psutil
PyPIv7.2.2Cross-platform lib for process and system monitoring.
Safe to adopt
Yes — psutil scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. No download data reported for this package yet. Last published 224 days ago. 10 releases in the last 2 years.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 224 days ago. 10 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 128 KB 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 psutil 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 >=3.6
Used by
Popular packages that depend on psutil.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of psutil.
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Release history
9 releases in the last two years, typically about 56 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2.2latest | 7 months ago | 128 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 7.2.1 | 8 months ago | 127 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 7.2.0 | 8 months ago | 127 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 7.1.3 | 10 months ago | 234 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 7.1.2 | 10 months ago | 233 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 7.1.1 | 10 months ago | 238 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 7.1.0 | 11 months ago | 239 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 7.0.0 | 1 year ago | 232 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.1.1 | 1 year ago | 241 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.1.0 | 1 year ago | 242 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 6.0.0 | 2 years ago | 245 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 5.9.8 | 2 years ago | 242 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 5.9.7 | 2 years ago | 240 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 5.9.6 | 2 years ago | 240 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
| 5.9.5 | 3 years ago | 239 KB | BSD-3-Clause |
Overview
psutil is an PyPI package that cross-platform lib for process and system monitoring. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 7.2.2, released under the BSD-3-Clause license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need cross-platform lib for process and system monitoring 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
Frequently asked questions
Should I use psutil?
Yes — psutil scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. No download data reported for this package yet. Last published 224 days ago. 10 releases in the last 2 years.
How do I install psutil?
Run `pip install psutil` to add psutil to your PyPI project.
What license is psutil released under?
psutil is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause license.
How popular is psutil?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on psutil.
Is psutil still maintained?
The most recent release of psutil (v7.2.2) was published 7 months ago.