{"categories":[{"label":"Libraries","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries/9"},{"label":"Hardware","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/system-hardware"},{"label":"Embedded Systems","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-embedded-systems"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Manages sockets and connections for CircuitPython devices using a urllib3-like interface, handling pooling and lifecycle for embedded network communication.","skillfed_tags":["circuitpython","embedded-systems","iot"],"use_cases":["Building HTTP client applications on CircuitPython microcontroller boards that need pooled connection reuse.","Implementing MQTT clients on embedded devices where connection management overhead must be minimized.","Creating custom network protocols on Raspberry Pi or similar boards using CircuitPython's socket abstraction.","Developing IoT applications that require reliable socket lifecycle management across multiple requests."],"what_it_does":"This library provides a urllib3-like interface for managing sockets and connections on CircuitPython devices and compatible embedded systems. It abstracts away low-level socket handling and connection pooling, making it easier to build networked applications on resource-constrained hardware. The library is designed to be used internally by higher-level Adafruit libraries like Requests and MiniMQTT, but can also be imported directly for custom networking tasks.\n\nThe package depends on Adafruit-Blinka, which provides a compatibility layer between CircuitPython and standard Python environments. Installation is straightforward on GNU/Linux systems like the Raspberry Pi, and the library can also be deployed directly to CircuitPython devices using the circup tool. The codebase is actively maintained with no known security vulnerabilities.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you are developing for CircuitPython or using Adafruit-Blinka on embedded systems. The library is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and provides essential connection pooling for resource-constrained devices. Install it as a dependency when using Adafruit_CircuitPython_Requests or MiniMQTT, or directly if you need custom socket management on embedded hardware."},"id":"adafruit-circuitpython-connectionmanager","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/adafruit-circuitpython-connectionmanager","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/adafruit-circuitpython-connectionmanager.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/adafruit-circuitpython-connectionmanager/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-04-23","license_spdx":"MIT","license_treatment":"permissive","name":"adafruit-circuitpython-connectionmanager","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"A urllib3.poolmanager/urllib3.connectionpool-like library for managing sockets and connections"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":139905,"position":11284,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"3.1.8"}