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lxml

PyPIv6.1.2

Powerful and Pythonic XML processing library combining libxml2/libxslt with the ElementTree API.

Safe to adopt

Yes — lxml scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. No download data reported for this package yet. Last published 22 days ago. 15 releases in the last 2 years.

  • ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.

    No download data reported for this package yet.

  • AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.

    Last published 22 days ago. 15 releases in the last 2 years.

  • AWeight: grade A, Excellent.

    Zero runtime dependencies, about 8.2 MB installed.

  • BSupply chain: grade B, Good.

    This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).

  • ALicense: grade A, Excellent.

    BSD-3-Clause — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.

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Install cost

What you actually take on by adding lxml to a project.

0
Direct dependencies

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0
Total installed

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8.2 MB
Install size

Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.

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Tree depth

Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.

Compatibility

Python
python >=3.8

Release history

15 releases in the last two years, typically about 31 days apart.

Recent versions of lxml
VersionPublishedSizeLicense
7.0.0b118 days ago8.5 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.1.2latest22 days ago8.2 MBBSD-3-Clause
7.0.0a32 months ago8.3 MBBSD-3-Clause
7.0.0a23 months ago8.3 MBBSD-3-Clause
7.0.0a13 months ago8.4 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.1.13 months ago8.1 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.1.04 months ago8.1 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.0.45 months ago8.1 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.0.35 months ago8.1 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.0.211 months ago8.2 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.0.11 year ago8.0 MBBSD-3-Clause
6.0.01 year ago8.0 MBBSD-3-Clause
5.4.01 year ago7.7 MBBSD-3-Clause
5.3.21 year ago7.8 MBBSD-3-Clause
5.3.11 year ago7.8 MBBSD-3-Clause

Overview

lxml is an PyPI package that powerful and Pythonic XML processing library combining libxml2/libxslt with the ElementTree API. The latest version is 6.1.2, released under the BSD-3-Clause license.

Who should use it

Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need powerful and Pythonic XML processing library combining libxml2/libxslt with the ElementTree API 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

  • Clear open-source license (BSD-3-Clause).
  • Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.

Cons

  • No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.

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Maintainers

lxml dev team

Frequently asked questions

Should I use lxml?

Yes — lxml scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. No download data reported for this package yet. Last published 22 days ago. 15 releases in the last 2 years.

How do I install lxml?

Run `pip install lxml` to add lxml to your PyPI project.

What license is lxml released under?

lxml is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause license.

Is lxml still maintained?

The most recent release of lxml (v6.1.2) was published 22 days ago.