h5py
PyPIv3.16.0Read and write HDF5 files from Python
Not recommended for new projects
No — h5py 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.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 187 days ago. 7 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Pulls in 1 transitive package, about 20 MB 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 h5py 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
Dependencies
Declared by h5py v3.16.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (1)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on h5py.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of h5py.
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Release history
5 releases in the last two years, typically about 111 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.16.0latest | 6 months ago | 3.6 MB | — |
| 3.15.1 | 10 months ago | 3.3 MB | — |
| 3.15.0 | 11 months ago | 2.7 MB | — |
| 3.14.0 | 1 year ago | 3.2 MB | — |
| 3.13.0 | 1 year ago | 3.3 MB | — |
| 3.12.1 | 1 year ago | 3.2 MB | — |
| 3.12.0 | 1 year ago | 3.2 MB | — |
| 3.11.0 | 2 years ago | 3.3 MB | — |
| 3.10.0 | 2 years ago | 3.1 MB | — |
| 3.9.0 | 3 years ago | 3.1 MB | — |
| 3.8.0 | 3 years ago | 3.0 MB | — |
| 3.7.0 | 4 years ago | 3.0 MB | — |
| 3.6.0 | 4 years ago | 3.0 MB | — |
| 3.5.0 | 4 years ago | 2.8 MB | — |
| 3.4.0 | 5 years ago | 2.8 MB | — |
Overview
h5py is an PyPI package that read and write HDF5 files from Python. It has 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 3.16.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need read and write HDF5 files from Python 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
- Lean dependency tree (1 direct dependencies).
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use h5py?
No — h5py should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install h5py?
Run `pip install h5py` to add h5py to your PyPI project.
How many dependencies does h5py have?
h5py declares 1 direct dependency and pulls in 1 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 20 MB on disk.
What license is h5py released under?
No license was detected in h5py's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is h5py?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 2 known packages depend on h5py.
Is h5py still maintained?
The most recent release of h5py (v3.16.0) was published 6 months ago.