{"categories":[{"label":"GIS","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/scientific-engineering-gis"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"libpysal provides core spatial analysis building blocks\u2014computational geometry, spatial weights matrices, graph representations, and example datasets\u2014that underpin the broader PySAL ecosystem.","skillfed_tags":["spatial-analysis","gis","scientific-computing"],"use_cases":["Build spatial weights matrices and graph representations for spatial econometric or statistical models.","Access computational geometry operations as a foundation for custom spatial analysis tools.","Load and work with built-in example datasets for prototyping or teaching spatial analysis concepts.","Integrate spatial analysis capabilities into downstream PySAL packages or custom geospatial applications."],"what_it_does":"libpysal is the foundational library for the PySAL (Python Spatial Analysis Library) ecosystem, providing five core modules: computational geometry (cg), built-in example datasets, a graph class for spatial weights matrices, input/output utilities, and legacy spatial weights support. It sits at the base of a larger family of spatial analysis packages and is designed to be imported and used by downstream PySAL tools rather than as a standalone end-user application.\n\nThe package depends on a substantial stack including geopandas, scipy, scikit-learn, numpy, pandas, and shapely, making it suitable for environments already engaged in scientific computing or geospatial work. It targets researchers and practitioners in spatial statistics and GIS applications who need reliable, well-maintained primitives for building spatial analysis workflows.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you are building spatial analysis workflows or using other PySAL packages\u2014libpysal is a required foundation. The active maintenance, permissive license, low install friction, and zero known vulnerabilities make it a safe dependency. Not necessary as a standalone tool for general users; install only if spatial weights, computational geometry, or PySAL integration is part of your project."},"id":"libpysal","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/libpysal","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/libpysal.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/libpysal/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-07-03","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"libpysal","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Core components of PySAL - A library of spatial analysis functions"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":523733,"position":6193,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"4.15.0"}