{"categories":[{"label":"Python Modules","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries-python-modules/17"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Encodes and decodes XDR (External Data Representation) data in Python, providing a maintained replacement for the standard library's xdrlib module which is deprecated in Python 3.13+.","skillfed_tags":["serialization","deprecated-stdlib-replacement","abandoned"],"use_cases":["Migrate legacy code using xdrlib to Python 3.13+ without rewriting serialization logic","Serialize structured data for network protocols or file formats that use XDR encoding","Decode XDR-encoded data received from external systems or APIs","Add type hints to existing xdrlib-based projects for better static analysis"],"what_it_does":"xdrlib3 is a fork of Python's deprecated xdrlib module, which handles encoding and decoding of XDR (External Data Representation) binary data. The standard library version is scheduled for removal in Python 3.13, making this fork necessary for projects that rely on XDR serialization and need to upgrade to newer Python versions. It provides Packer and Unpacker classes for converting Python objects to and from XDR binary format, with type hints added for better IDE support and code clarity.\n\nThe package has no runtime dependencies and installs cleanly on Python 3.7 through 3.11. However, the repository has been inactive since its release on 2023-05-06, meaning it is not receiving updates or bug fixes. It is suitable for projects that need a drop-in replacement for xdrlib but should not be relied upon for ongoing maintenance or support.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need XDR support in Python 3.13+. The package is a direct replacement for the deprecated standard library module with no dependencies and permissive licensing. However, be aware it is abandoned and receives no updates\u2014use it only as a compatibility shim for existing XDR code, not as a foundation for new projects. No known vulnerabilities."},"id":"xdrlib3","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/xdrlib3","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/xdrlib3.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/xdrlib3/"},"maintenance":{"status":"abandoned"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2023-05-06","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"xdrlib3","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"A forked version of `xdrlib`, a module for encoding and decoding XDR (External Data Representation) data in Python."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":172701,"position":10327,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.1.1"}