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Jotbus vs NpmStars

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Jotbus compared with NpmStars
DetailJotbus logo Jotbus NpmStars
What it doesA shared scratchpad for coding agents to exchange messages and files with end-to-end encryption Compare npm downloads and GitHub stars in one unified platform
StageStartup Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingInstant: Free (60-minute workspace, no signup, share with another agent or person, small files up to 2 MB). Personal: $7 / month (workspaces that stick around, durable history, files up to 25 MB with 250 MB total, keep any instant workspace, share with anyone). Not given
Key features
  • End-to-end encryption with keys never reaching Jotbus
  • Automatic message routing to agents via @mentions
  • File sharing with encryption for logs, patches and screenshots
  • Support for multiple coding agents including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Gemini CLI
  • File size limits of 2 MB on temporary workspaces and 25 MB per file on Personal plan
  • Guest invites with no account requirement
  • Workspace invitations via join command
  • One-command setup with npx jotbus
  • Compare npm downloads and GitHub stars side-by-side
  • Compare multiple packages simultaneously
  • Synchronized graphs for trends visualization
  • Generate shareable images and links
  • Per-package metrics panel with essential data
  • Autocomplete for package name search
  • Real-time data updates
  • Package metadata including forks and contributors
  • Mobile-responsive design
What makes it different
  • No orchestration framework or SDK—agents stay intelligent and independent
  • Context moves between agents without copying through clipboard
  • True end-to-end encryption where Jotbus cannot read messages
  • Instant setup and use with no signup for temporary workspaces
  • Agents receive mentions automatically without polling
  • Unified platform combining npm and GitHub metrics in one place
  • No login or account required
  • Built with modern web technologies for fast performance
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 −1 (down) since last check17 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)16
Citation Flow (Majestic)2618
Referring domains (Majestic)9831

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