Head-to-head · Operate phase · Marketplace
Basicmachines Co vs Skypilot
For the Operate phase, Skypilot leads Basicmachines Co on adoption - 10.4k vs 3.5k GitHub stars. Both are marketplaces; pick by fit, not just rank - the full side-by-side is below.
A side-by-side comparison of two marketplace options for the Operate phase - adoption, what each is for, and how to install them.
Ranked by Skillselion · adoption from the skills.sh registry & GitHub.
Basicmachines Co vs Skypilot
| Basicmachines Co | Skypilot | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 3.5k | 10.4k |
| Installs | 0 | 0 |
| Adoption rank (this phase) | #6 | #3 |
| Built for | Claude Code | Claude Code |
| What it is | 1 plugins | 1 plugins |
| Install | /plugin marketplace add basicmachines-co/basic-memory | /plugin marketplace add skypilot-org/skypilot |
Common questions
Basicmachines Co vs Skypilot: which is better for operate?
Skypilot ranks higher by adoption (10.4k vs 3.5k GitHub stars), but both are marketplaces for the Operate phase - choose by fit.
How do I install Basicmachines Co?
Run: /plugin marketplace add basicmachines-co/basic-memory
How do I install Skypilot?
Run: /plugin marketplace add skypilot-org/skypilot
More for the Operate phase
See the full ranked shortlist of best marketplace options for operate, browse every Marketplaces, or open the Operate phase hub.