{"categories":[{"label":"Software Development","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development/8"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"PyStow provides a standardized way to store and retrieve application data files in a user's home directory, with built-in support for downloading and caching remote files.","skillfed_tags":["file-caching","data-persistence"],"use_cases":["Store and retrieve cached datasets for machine learning or data analysis workflows","Download and manage remote files (CSV, RDF, archives) with automatic caching to avoid re-downloading","Provide a consistent data directory for Python applications that need persistent storage across sessions","Organize application-specific configuration and state files in a standard location"],"what_it_does":"PyStow abstracts away the decision of where to store application data by providing a consistent interface for managing directories and files in a user's home directory (typically ~/.data). It handles directory creation automatically and provides convenience methods to download, cache, and load remote files in various formats.\n\nThe package is designed for Python applications that need to persist data between runs\u2014such as downloaded datasets, cached API responses, or application state. It supports optional integration with XDG Base Directory specifications and allows configuration via environment variables (PYSTOW_HOME, PYSTOW_NAME, PYSTOW_USE_APPDIRS). Optional dependencies enable loading data as pandas DataFrames, RDF graphs, or other structured formats.","worth_installing":"Yes. PyStow solves a common problem with minimal dependencies and active maintenance. It is well-suited for any Python application needing straightforward data persistence and file caching. The MIT license and zero known vulnerabilities make it a low-risk addition. Install it if your application downloads or caches files, or needs a standard place to store application data."},"id":"pystow","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pystow","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pystow.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/pystow/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-08-10","license_spdx":"MIT","license_treatment":"permissive","name":"pystow","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Easily pick a place to store data for your Python code"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":392830,"position":7004,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.9.0"}