{"categories":[{"label":"Python Modules","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries-python-modules/11"},{"label":"GIS","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/scientific-engineering-gis"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Simplekml generates KML (Keyhole Markup Language) files for geographic data visualization with minimal code, supporting basic elements like points, lines, polygons, folders, and documents.","skillfed_tags":["gis","kml","geospatial"],"use_cases":["Export point-based data (GPS coordinates, locations) to KML for viewing in Google Earth or similar GIS software","Generate map overlays with lines and polygons from geospatial datasets for visualization","Create simple geographic documents programmatically without writing raw XML or using heavy GIS libraries","Batch-convert coordinate lists into shareable KML files for non-technical users"],"what_it_does":"Simplekml is a Python library for generating KML files\u2014the XML-based format used by Google Earth and other GIS applications to represent geographic features. It abstracts away the verbose KML schema, letting you create points, lines, polygons, folders, and documents with straightforward Python calls instead of hand-writing XML. The library has no external runtime dependencies, making it lightweight to install.\n\nThe package is in production-stable status but abandoned\u2014its last release was in September 2021 with no ongoing maintenance. It covers the core KML elements most users need (Document, Folder, Point, LineString, Polygon) and claims to support everything in the KML Reference. For projects that need simple, static KML generation and can tolerate no future updates, it remains functional; for active development or evolving geographic requirements, the lack of maintenance is a significant constraint.","worth_installing":"Yes, but only for stable, low-maintenance use cases. Simplekml is lightweight, dependency-free, and works well for basic KML generation tasks. However, its abandoned status (no updates since 2021) means it will not adapt to future KML standard changes or Python version incompatibilities. Install it if your KML needs are fixed and simple; avoid it for active projects requiring ongoing support or compatibility with evolving standards."},"id":"simplekml","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/simplekml","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/simplekml.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/simplekml/"},"maintenance":{"status":"abandoned"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2021-09-16","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"copyleft","name":"simplekml","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"A Simple KML creator"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":594317,"position":5845,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.3.6"}