importlib-metadata
PyPIv9.0.1Read metadata from Python packages
Not recommended for new projects
No — importlib-metadata 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 12 days ago. 9 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Pulls in 1 transitive package, about 37 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 importlib-metadata 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 importlib-metadata v9.0.1. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (1)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on importlib-metadata.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of importlib-metadata.
Frequently installed together
Backported and Experimental Type Hints for Python 3.9+
Lightweight in-process concurrent programming
Composable command line interface toolkit
Fast, simple object-to-object and broadcast signaling
Safely pass data to untrusted environments and back.
Release history
8 releases in the last two years, typically about 22 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0.1latest | 12 days ago | 27 KB | — |
| 8.9.0 | 5 months ago | 27 KB | — |
| 9.0.0 | 5 months ago | 27 KB | — |
| 8.8.0 | 5 months ago | 26 KB | — |
| 8.7.1 | 8 months ago | 27 KB | — |
| 8.7.0 | 1 year ago | 27 KB | — |
| 8.6.1 | 1 year ago | 26 KB | — |
| 8.6.0 | 1 year ago | 26 KB | — |
| 8.5.0 | 2 years ago | 26 KB | — |
| 8.4.0 | 2 years ago | 26 KB | — |
| 8.3.0 | 2 years ago | 26 KB | — |
| 8.2.0 | 2 years ago | 25 KB | — |
| 8.1.0 | 2 years ago | 25 KB | — |
| 8.0.0 | 2 years ago | 24 KB | — |
| 7.2.1 | 2 years ago | 24 KB | — |
Overview
importlib-metadata is an PyPI package that read metadata from Python packages. It has 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 9.0.1.
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 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 importlib-metadata?
No — importlib-metadata should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install importlib-metadata?
Run `pip install importlib-metadata` to add importlib-metadata to your PyPI project.
How many dependencies does importlib-metadata have?
importlib-metadata declares 1 direct dependency and pulls in 1 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 37 KB on disk.
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?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 2 known packages depend on importlib-metadata.
Is importlib-metadata still maintained?
The most recent release of importlib-metadata (v9.0.1) was published 12 days ago.