{"categories":[{"label":"Utilities","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/utilities/11"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"osfclient is a Python library and command-line tool for uploading and downloading files to and from Open Science Framework projects.","skillfed_tags":["research-data","cli-tool","osf-integration"],"use_cases":["Download large research datasets associated with published papers directly from OSF projects via the command line.","Automate file uploads to OSF projects as part of a research workflow or data management pipeline.","Clone an entire OSF project's file tree locally to keep a synchronized copy of collaborative research outputs.","Retrieve individual files or directories from OSF without using the web interface, useful in headless or scripted environments.","Set up a local project folder linked to an OSF project for team collaboration on shared research data."],"what_it_does":"osfclient bridges your local filesystem and the Open Science Framework, a web platform for collaborative research. It provides both a Python library for programmatic access and a command-line interface for managing files in OSF projects\u2014uploading datasets, downloading research outputs, and syncing project files without leaving the terminal.\n\nThe package depends on requests for HTTP communication, tqdm for progress bars during transfers, and six for Python 2/3 compatibility. It is classified as Alpha (Development Status 3) and has been dormant since early 2021, with the last commit in October 2023. The codebase supports Python 2.7 through 3.9 according to its classifiers, though no active maintenance means newer Python versions are untested.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you actively use OSF and need command-line or programmatic file access. The low install friction and permissive license make it a safe choice. However, be aware the project is dormant\u2014no active maintenance since 2021, so compatibility with Python versions beyond 3.9 and recent dependency updates is unverified. Suitable for established workflows; risky for new projects expecting ongoing support."},"id":"osfclient","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/osfclient","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/osfclient.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/osfclient/"},"maintenance":{"status":"dormant"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2021-02-05","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"osfclient","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"An OSF command-line library"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":75715,"position":14685,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.0.5"}