filelock
PyPIv3.32.5A platform independent file lock.
Not recommended for new projects
No — filelock 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 9 days ago. 42 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 98 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 filelock to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Compatibility
- Python
- python >=3.10
Used by
Popular packages that depend on filelock.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of filelock.
Frequently installed together
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Backported and Experimental Type Hints for Python 3.9+
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File-system specification
Fast transfer of large files with the Hugging Face Hub.
Release history
41 releases in the last two years, typically about 3 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.32.5latest | 9 days ago | 98 KB | — |
| 3.32.4 | 17 days ago | 98 KB | — |
| 3.32.3 | 27 days ago | 97 KB | — |
| 3.32.2 | 1 month ago | 97 KB | — |
| 3.32.0 | 1 month ago | 95 KB | — |
| 3.31.2 | 1 month ago | 95 KB | — |
| 3.31.1 | 1 month ago | 95 KB | — |
| 3.31.0 | 1 month ago | 94 KB | — |
| 3.30.3 | 1 month ago | 92 KB | — |
| 3.30.2 | 1 month ago | 92 KB | — |
| 3.30.1 | 1 month ago | 92 KB | — |
| 3.30.0 | 1 month ago | 91 KB | — |
| 3.29.7 | 2 months ago | 45 KB | — |
| 3.29.6 | 2 months ago | 44 KB | — |
| 3.29.5 | 2 months ago | 44 KB | — |
Overview
filelock is an PyPI package that a platform independent file lock. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 3.32.5.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need a platform independent file lock 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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Frequently asked questions
Should I use filelock?
No — filelock should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install filelock?
Run `pip install filelock` to add filelock to your PyPI project.
What license is filelock released under?
No license was detected in filelock's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is filelock?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on filelock.
Is filelock still maintained?
The most recent release of filelock (v3.32.5) was published 9 days ago.