fsspec
PyPIv2026.7.0File-system specification
Not recommended for new projects
No — fsspec 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 43 days ago. 18 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 202 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.
Grades are computed deterministically from registry metadata collected by PackageGraph — downloads, dependents, publish dates, the resolved dependency tree, maintainer count, and declared licenses. No third-party scores are used.
Install cost
What you actually take on by adding fsspec 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 fsspec.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of fsspec.
Frequently installed together
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The next generation HTTP client.
Backported and Experimental Type Hints for Python 3.9+
Core utilities for Python packages
A platform independent file lock.
Fast transfer of large files with the Hugging Face Hub.
Release history
17 releases in the last two years, typically about 44 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.7.0latest | 1 month ago | 202 KB | — |
| 2026.6.0 | 2 months ago | 199 KB | — |
| 2026.4.0 | 4 months ago | 199 KB | — |
| 2026.3.0 | 5 months ago | 198 KB | — |
| 2026.2.0 | 7 months ago | 198 KB | — |
| 2026.1.0 | 8 months ago | 197 KB | — |
| 2025.12.0 | 9 months ago | 197 KB | — |
| 2025.10.0 | 10 months ago | 196 KB | — |
| 2025.9.0 | 1 year ago | 195 KB | — |
| 2025.7.0 | 1 year ago | 195 KB | — |
| 2025.5.1 | 1 year ago | 194 KB | — |
| 2025.5.0 | 1 year ago | 192 KB | — |
| 2025.3.2 | 1 year ago | 190 KB | — |
| 2025.3.1 | 1 year ago | 190 KB | — |
| 2025.3.0 | 1 year ago | 189 KB | — |
Overview
fsspec is an PyPI package that file-system specification. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 2026.7.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need file-system specification 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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Keywords
Frequently asked questions
Should I use fsspec?
No — fsspec should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install fsspec?
Run `pip install fsspec` to add fsspec to your PyPI project.
What license is fsspec released under?
No license was detected in fsspec's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is fsspec?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on fsspec.
Is fsspec still maintained?
The most recent release of fsspec (v2026.7.0) was published 1 month ago.