akracer
akracer is next version of py_mini_racer
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need precompiled dynamic libraries for 64-bit ARM systems and want to avoid compiling from source. The package is lightweight, has no dependencies, and carries a permissive MIT license. However, verify that your specific ARM platform and target library version combination are supported, and be aware the package itself has not been updated in 338 days—check compatibility with your environment before relying on it for production.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.8 or later; only beneficial on 64-bit ARM systems.
- On x86 architectures, this package is not needed.
- Low install friction with no runtime dependencies.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
last release 2025-09-10 (338 days) · last repo commit 2025-09-10 · 4 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,033,869 downloads/mo, #4,463 on PyPI
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pip install akracer
The package deploys precompiled dynamic libraries (armlibmini_racer.dylib for Apple M-series and armlibmini_racer.glibc.so for Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi 64-bit) into the target installation directory.- Whether the package automatically detects and deploys the correct library variant for the host architecture.
- Compatibility with all supported Python versions (3.8 through 3.13) given the package has not been updated in 338 days.
- Whether the package works with all versions of the target library it is designed to support.
What it is and what it does
AKRacer solves a compatibility problem on 64-bit ARM systems by providing precompiled dynamic libraries that enable software to run on Apple M-series chips, Ubuntu ARM systems, and Raspberry Pi 64-bit OS. The package is designed as a drop-in supplement: you install it via pip, and it deposits the appropriate compiled libraries into the target installation directory. It has no runtime dependencies and supports Python 3.8 through 3.13.
The project is maintained but aging, with the last release 338 days ago, though the repository shows recent activity. The package carries a permissive MIT license and is lightweight, making it suitable for environments where precompiled binaries are preferred over source compilation on ARM platforms.
Use it for
- Deploying applications to Apple M-series Macs without recompiling native libraries from source.
- Running applications on Raspberry Pi 64-bit systems that require precompiled ARM64 binaries.
- Using applications on Ubuntu ARM servers (18.04, 20.04, 22.04) without manual library compilation.
- Simplifying CI/CD pipelines for ARM-based deployment targets by providing ready-to-use compiled libraries.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need precompiled dynamic libraries for 64-bit ARM systems and want to avoid compiling from source.
The package is lightweight, has no dependencies, and carries a permissive MIT license. However, verify that your specific ARM platform and target library version combination are supported, and be aware the package itself has not been updated in 338 days—check compatibility with your environment before relying on it for production.
Install
akracer on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with no runtime dependencies. The package is aging (338 days since last release), but the repository remains active with recent commits and no archived status.
Requires Python 3.8 or later; only beneficial on 64-bit ARM systems. On x86 architectures, this package is not needed.
License in practice
MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install akracer
The package deploys precompiled dynamic libraries (armlibmini_racer.dylib for Apple M-series and armlibmini_racer.glibc.so for Ubuntu and Raspberry Pi 64-bit) into the target installation directory.Verify before relying
- Whether the package automatically detects and deploys the correct library variant for the host architecture.
- Compatibility with all supported Python versions (3.8 through 3.13) given the package has not been updated in 338 days.
- Whether the package works with all versions of the target library it is designed to support.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Aging 338 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,033,869 / month, #4,463 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPython |
Evidence: akracer-0.0.14-py3-none-any.whl
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