# Microsoft-Activation-Scripts vs requests

**Leader by Vioscale score:** requests

| Attribute | Microsoft-Activation-Scripts | requests |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 51.8 (15% (low)) | 80 (41% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | 5 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 679,836 |
| adoption.github_stars | 188,362 | 54,248 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 396,572,056 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"This is an open-source activation utility built for Windows and Microsoft Office environments. It provides multiple activation methods and includes diagnostic features to address activation issues.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What is Microsoft-Activation-Scripts?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tool supports four different activation approaches: HWID (hardware identification), Ohook, TSforge, and Online KMS. Users can select the method most suitable for their specific needs.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What activation methods does it support?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Yes, the project is open-source, meaning the complete source code is publicly available for review, modification, and distribution by users.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"Is the source code publicly available?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tool follows an open-core model, with core functionality available free of charge to users.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What does this tool cost?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, the tool is specifically designed to activate both Windows and Microsoft Office installations through its built-in activation methods.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"Can it activate both Windows and Office?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Beyond activation, the tool provides advanced troubleshooting capabilities to help diagnose and resolve activation-related issues.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What troubleshooting features are included?","confidence":1}]` | `[{"answer":"Requests is a Python library designed for making HTTP requests. It emphasizes simplicity and accessibility for developers working with HTTP operations.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"What is requests?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, requests is built specifically for Python developers.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Is requests designed for Python?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tagline 'Python HTTP for Humans' indicates that the library prioritizes accessibility and straightforward design over unnecessary complexity.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Is requests easy to learn and use?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Requests has official documentation available at https://requests.readthedocs.io.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Where can I find documentation and help?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Requests is intended for Python developers who need HTTP functionality. Its emphasis on human-friendly design suggests it suits developers at various experience levels.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Who should use requests?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Requests is classified as a utility, providing focused HTTP functionality for Python applications rather than attempting to be a comprehensive framework.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"What type of tool is requests?","confidence":0.85}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | A free, open-source utility that activates Windows and Office using multiple technical methods including HWID permanent licensing, Ohook for Office, and KMS-based approaches. Includes advanced troubleshooting and system modification capabilities. | An open-source HTTP library for Python that handles HTTP/1.1 requests with automatic connection pooling, cookie management, multiple authentication methods, and comprehensive support for proxies, streaming, and content negotiation. |
| language.primary | Batchfile | Python |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"windows":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://massgrave.dev","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:22:06.461Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Completely free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T11:06:02.562Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 54 | 19 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | - | 8.1 |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":8,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=requests&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:56:37.484Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*