{"categories":[{"label":"Python Modules","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries-python-modules/7"},{"label":"Build Tools","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-build-tools/2"},{"label":"Code Generators","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-code-generators"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Adds type hints and static type checking support to the construct binary parser library, enabling type-safe parsing and building of binary data structures.","skillfed_tags":["type-hints","binary-parsing","pep-561"],"use_cases":["Add type hints to an existing construct-based binary parser to enable static type checking.","Define a strongly-typed binary file format with IDE autocompletion for structured binary data.","Build a declarative parser with full type safety and dataclass integration.","Enforce correct types at build time using typed enum wrappers instead of raw constants.","Generate type stubs for a custom construct library to enable type checking across a team."],"what_it_does":"construct-typing extends the construct binary parser library with type hints and static type checking. It provides two components: stub files (.pyi) that add PEP 561 type information to construct's parse and build methods, and additional typed wrapper classes that map binary structures to dataclasses with strict type enforcement and IDE autocompletion.\n\nThe package is designed for developers who want compile-time type safety when working with binary data. Instead of accepting Any types for complex nested structures, you define strongly-typed dataclasses that map directly to binary formats. This enables static type checkers like mypy and pyright to catch type errors before runtime and provides IDE autocompletion for field access. The trade-off is slightly more verbose code\u2014you must use the correct typed container rather than generic dicts\u2014but the benefit is early error detection and better developer experience.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you use construct and want type safety. The stubs alone provide immediate value for existing code via PEP 561 auto-discovery. The additional typed classes are marked experimental but functional. Low install friction, active maintenance, no known vulnerabilities, and MIT licensing make it a safe addition. Skip it only if you have no type-checking infrastructure or prefer construct's flexibility over strict typing."},"id":"construct-typing","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/construct-typing","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/construct-typing.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/construct-typing/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-07-23","license_spdx":"MIT","license_treatment":"permissive","name":"construct-typing","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Extension for the python package 'construct' that adds typing features"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":1402117,"position":3947,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.8.1"}