wheel
PyPIv0.48.0Command line tool for manipulating wheel files
Not recommended for new projects
No — wheel 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 29 days ago. 8 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Pulls in 1 transitive package, about 159 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 wheel 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 >=3.9
Dependencies
Declared by wheel v0.48.0. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (1)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on wheel.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of wheel.
Frequently installed together
Release history
6 releases in the last two years, typically about 69 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.48.0latest | 29 days ago | 33 KB | — |
| 0.47.0 | 4 months ago | 31 KB | — |
| 0.46.3 | 7 months ago | 30 KB | — |
| 0.46.2 | 7 months ago | 29 KB | — |
| 0.46.1 | 1 year ago | 23 KB | — |
| 0.46.0 | 1 year ago | 18 KB | — |
| 0.45.1 | 1 year ago | 71 KB | — |
| 0.45.0 | 1 year ago | 71 KB | — |
| 0.44.0 | 2 years ago | 65 KB | — |
| 0.43.0 | 2 years ago | 64 KB | — |
| 0.42.0 | 2 years ago | 64 KB | — |
| 0.41.3 | 2 years ago | 64 KB | — |
| 0.41.2 | 3 years ago | 63 KB | — |
| 0.41.1 | 3 years ago | 63 KB | — |
| 0.41.0 | 3 years ago | 63 KB | — |
Overview
wheel is an PyPI package that command line tool for manipulating wheel files. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.48.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need command line tool for manipulating wheel files 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 wheel?
No — wheel should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install wheel?
Run `pip install wheel` to add wheel to your PyPI project.
How many dependencies does wheel have?
wheel declares 1 direct dependency and pulls in 1 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 159 KB on disk.
What license is wheel released under?
No license was detected in wheel's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is wheel?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on wheel.
Is wheel still maintained?
The most recent release of wheel (v0.48.0) was published 29 days ago.