{"categories":[{"label":"GIS","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/scientific-engineering-gis"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Converts between MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) coordinates and decimal degrees latitude/longitude using a ctypes wrapper around GeoTrans C code.","skillfed_tags":["gis","coordinate-systems","geospatial"],"use_cases":["Convert GPS coordinates from a field survey to MGRS format for military or defense mapping applications.","Transform MGRS grid references back to decimal degrees for display on web maps or GIS software.","Batch process geographic data that mixes coordinate systems in geospatial data pipelines.","Parse and validate MGRS strings in location-based services or emergency response systems.","Convert between DMS (degrees-minutes-seconds) and decimal degree formats in surveying workflows."],"what_it_does":"mgrs is a Python wrapper around GeoTrans C code that handles bidirectional conversion between MGRS grid coordinates and decimal degree latitude/longitude. It provides methods to convert lat/lon pairs to MGRS strings, reverse that conversion, and handle degree-minute-second (DMS) format. The package bundles an internal copy of GeoTrans 2.4.2 files and exposes the conversion logic through a simple Python class.\n\nThe library is designed for GIS and geospatial applications where military or scientific coordinate systems are needed. It has no runtime dependencies beyond Python itself, making it lightweight to integrate. Wheels are pre-built for Python 3.9\u20133.12 across Linux, macOS, and Windows architectures, reducing installation friction on common platforms.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need MGRS coordinate conversion in a Python GIS or geospatial application. The package is stable, permissively licensed, has no dependencies, and offers pre-built wheels for modern Python versions. Install friction is moderate due to compiled components, but that is typical for geospatial libraries. The aging maintenance status (192 days since last release) is acceptable for a mature, feature-complete library with no known vulnerabilities."},"id":"mgrs","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/mgrs","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/mgrs.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/mgrs/"},"maintenance":{"status":"aging"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-02-03","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"mgrs","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"MGRS coordinate conversion for Python"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":269550,"position":8258,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.5.4"}