importlib-metadata
PyPIv9.0.0Read metadata from Python packages
Overview
importlib-metadata is an PyPI package that read metadata from Python packages. The latest version is 9.0.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need read metadata from Python packages and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your PyPI stack.
Pros
- Lean dependency tree (1 direct dependencies).
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of importlib-metadata.
Dependencies
Runtime (1)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on importlib-metadata.
Frequently installed together
Composable command line interface toolkit
Fast, simple object-to-object and broadcast signaling
Safely pass data to untrusted environments and back.
Backported and Experimental Type Hints for Python 3.9+
Lightweight in-process concurrent programming
Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 8.9.0 | 4 months ago | — |
| 9.0.0latest | 4 months ago | — |
| 8.8.0 | 4 months ago | — |
| 8.7.1 | 7 months ago | — |
| 8.7.0 | 1 year ago | — |
| 8.6.1 | 1 year ago | — |
| 8.6.0 | 1 year ago | — |
| 8.5.0 | 1 year ago | — |
| 8.4.0 | 1 year ago | — |
| 8.3.0 | 1 year ago | — |
| 8.2.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| 8.1.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| 8.0.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| 7.2.1 | 2 years ago | — |
| 7.2.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| 7.1.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| 7.0.2 | 2 years ago | — |
| 7.0.1 | 2 years ago | — |
| 7.0.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| 6.11.0 | 2 years ago | — |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install importlib-metadata?
Run `pip install importlib-metadata` to add importlib-metadata to your PyPI project.
What license is importlib-metadata released under?
No license was detected in importlib-metadata's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is importlib-metadata?
importlib-metadata has approximately 0 downloads per week and 2 known dependent packages.