wcwidth
PyPIv0.8.3Measures the displayed width of unicode strings in a terminal
Not recommended for new projects
No — wcwidth 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. 17 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 324 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 wcwidth to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
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Compatibility
- Python
- python >=3.8
wcwidth vs the alternatives
Packages solving a similar problem in the pypi ecosystem, compared on the signals that drive an adoption decision.
| Package | Weekly downloads | Dependents | License | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wcwidththis page | 0 | 2 | — | 12 days ago |
| tqdm | 0 | 2 | MPL-2.0 AND MIT | 1 day ago |
| colorama | 0 | 5 | — | 1 day ago |
| charset-normalizer | 0 | 0 | MIT | 1 day ago |
Used by
Popular packages that depend on wcwidth.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of wcwidth.
Release history
17 releases in the last two years, typically about 2 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.3latest | 12 days ago | 324 KB | — |
| 0.8.2 | 2 months ago | 316 KB | — |
| 0.8.1 | 3 months ago | 316 KB | — |
| 0.8.0 | 3 months ago | 317 KB | — |
| 0.7.0 | 4 months ago | 108 KB | — |
| 0.6.0 | 7 months ago | 92 KB | — |
| 0.5.3 | 7 months ago | 91 KB | — |
| 0.5.2 | 7 months ago | 88 KB | — |
| 0.5.0 | 7 months ago | 92 KB | — |
| 0.4.0 | 7 months ago | 86 KB | — |
| 0.3.5 | 7 months ago | 85 KB | — |
| 0.3.4 | 7 months ago | 85 KB | — |
| 0.3.3 | 7 months ago | 84 KB | — |
| 0.3.2 | 7 months ago | 84 KB | — |
| 0.3.1 | 7 months ago | 84 KB | — |
Overview
wcwidth is an PyPI package that measures the displayed width of unicode strings in a terminal. It has 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.8.3.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need measures the displayed width of unicode strings in a terminal 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
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use wcwidth?
No — wcwidth should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install wcwidth?
Run `pip install wcwidth` to add wcwidth to your PyPI project.
What license is wcwidth released under?
No license was detected in wcwidth's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is wcwidth?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 2 known packages depend on wcwidth.
Is wcwidth still maintained?
The most recent release of wcwidth (v0.8.3) was published 12 days ago.