{"categories":[{"label":"Networking","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/system-networking"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Netutils provides a collection of utility functions for common network automation tasks, such as converting BGP ASN formats, normalizing interface names, and password encryption.","skillfed_tags":["network-automation","utilities"],"use_cases":["Convert BGP ASN values between different formats in network configuration management scripts.","Normalize interface names from different vendor devices to a consistent format for comparison or reporting.","Encrypt network device passwords using standard encryption methods in automation workflows.","Build network automation tools that need reliable, dependency-free utility functions.","Integrate common network data transformations into larger orchestration or validation pipelines."],"what_it_does":"Netutils is a lightweight Python library that centralizes common functions used in network automation workflows. It handles tasks like converting BGP ASN formats, normalizing network interface names to a standard form, and performing password encryption operations. The library is designed to be minimal and focused, avoiding unnecessary dependencies while providing a stable API for network engineers and automation developers.\n\nThe package targets modern Python versions and is actively maintained. It has no external runtime dependencies, making it easy to integrate into existing automation frameworks or scripts. The library is production-stable and widely used in the network automation community, with comprehensive documentation and an active development team.","worth_installing":"Yes. Netutils is a stable, actively maintained library with zero dependencies, permissive licensing, and low install friction. It solves real network automation problems with a focused, lightweight approach. Install it if you're building network automation tools or scripts that need reliable utility functions for common tasks."},"id":"netutils","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/netutils","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/netutils.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/netutils/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-07-31","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"netutils","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Common helper functions useful in network automation."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":309299,"position":7757,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.18.0"}