Skill comparison
Use this as a shortlist, then open the skill detail page before adopting.
Decision summary
Strongest overall
Codex
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Fastest prototype
Codex
Best first install candidate based on install readiness and adoption.
Freshest repo
Pool
Most recent maintenance signal among this shortlist.
| Signal | Pool pool is Poolside’s coding agent that runs in your terminal or integrates with any ACP-compatible editor | Codex Lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 71/100 Strong | 100/100 Excellent |
| Decision verdict | 70/100 Prototype first Prototype with this skill first; keep a fallback candidate ready. | 100/100 Production-ready Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack. |
| Adoption | 277 stars Verified outcomes are shown on each skill page | 91K stars Verified outcomes are shown on each skill page |
| Freshness | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Use-case fit |
| Workflow fit |
| Platform hints | Coding Agent, Claude Code | Rust, Coding Agent, Claude Code |
| Warnings | No OpenAgentSkill engagement data yet | No OpenAgentSkill engagement data yet |
| Best for | Coding agents workflows · Claude Code teams · builders willing to evaluate younger projects | Coding agents workflows · Claude Code teams · teams that value GitHub adoption signals |
| Not ideal for | teams that need a vendor-supported SLA · high-compliance environments without internal security review | teams that need a vendor-supported SLA · high-compliance environments without internal security review |
| OpenAgentSkill engagement | 0 views 0 install copies | 0 views 0 install copies |
| Install | $ npx skills add poolsideai/pool | $ npx skills add openai/codex |