Head-to-head · Operate phase · Marketplace
Gonzo vs Basicmachines Co
For the Operate phase, Basicmachines Co leads Gonzo on adoption - 3.5k vs 2.7k 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.
Gonzo vs Basicmachines Co
| Gonzo | Basicmachines Co | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 2.7k | 3.5k |
| Installs | 0 | 0 |
| Adoption rank (this phase) | #8 | #6 |
| Built for | Claude Code | Claude Code |
| What it is | 1 plugins | 1 plugins |
| Install | /plugin marketplace add control-theory/gonzo | /plugin marketplace add basicmachines-co/basic-memory |
Common questions
Gonzo vs Basicmachines Co: which is better for operate?
Basicmachines Co ranks higher by adoption (3.5k vs 2.7k GitHub stars), but both are marketplaces for the Operate phase - choose by fit.
How do I install Gonzo?
Run: /plugin marketplace add control-theory/gonzo
How do I install Basicmachines Co?
Run: /plugin marketplace add basicmachines-co/basic-memory
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.