click
PyPIv8.5.0Composable command line interface toolkit
Not recommended for new projects
No — click should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.
Last published 14 days ago. 12 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 122 KB installed.
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package lists no maintainer.
- FLicense: grade F, Failing.
No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding click to a project.
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Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Compatibility
- Python
- python >=3.10
Quick start
A usage example from the click README.
import click
@click.command()
@click.option("--count", default=1, help="Number of greetings.")
@click.option("--name", prompt="Your name", help="The person to greet.")
def hello(count, name):
"""Simple program that greets NAME for a total of COUNT times."""
for _ in range(count):
click.echo(f"Hello, {name}!")
if __name__ == '__main__':
hello()Used by
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Relationship graph
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Release history
12 releases in the last two years, typically about 30 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5.0latest | 14 days ago | 122 KB | — |
| 8.4.2 | 2 months ago | 116 KB | — |
| 8.4.1 | 3 months ago | 114 KB | — |
| 8.4.0 | 3 months ago | 113 KB | — |
| 8.3.3 | 4 months ago | 108 KB | — |
| 8.3.2 | 5 months ago | 106 KB | — |
| 8.3.1 | 9 months ago | 106 KB | — |
| 8.3.0 | 11 months ago | 105 KB | — |
| 8.2.2 | 1 year ago | 101 KB | — |
| 8.2.1 | 1 year ago | 100 KB | — |
| 8.2.0 | 1 year ago | 100 KB | — |
| 8.1.8 | 1 year ago | 96 KB | — |
| 8.1.7 | 3 years ago | 96 KB | — |
| 8.1.6 | 3 years ago | 96 KB | — |
| 8.1.5 | 3 years ago | 96 KB | — |
Overview
click is an PyPI package that composable command line interface toolkit. It has 7 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 8.5.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need composable command line interface toolkit and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your PyPI stack.
Pros
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Funding
Frequently asked questions
Should I use click?
No — click should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install click?
Run `pip install click` to add click to your PyPI project.
What license is click released under?
No license was detected in click's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is click?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 7 known packages depend on click.
Is click still maintained?
The most recent release of click (v8.5.0) was published 14 days ago.