apns2-up
A python library for interacting with the Apple Push Notification Service via HTTP/2 protocol
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with caution. The library is functional and permissively licensed, but its aging status (455 days since last release, minimal repository activity) means you should verify compatibility with current Apple APNs requirements before production use. High install friction from three non-trivial dependencies is acceptable for the problem it solves. Consider checking whether the hyper-up dependency is actively maintained, as it is a critical transport layer.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires a valid Apple APNs certificate (key.pem) or token credentials with auth_key_id and team_id from Apple Developer account.
- High install friction due to three non-trivial runtime dependencies (hyper-up, PyJWT, cryptography).
- Package is aging—last release 455 days ago—with minimal repository activity (1 star, last commit 2025-05-16).
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive and imposes no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution in proprietary or open-source projects.
last release 2025-05-16 (455 days) · last repo commit 2025-05-16 · 1 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 103,695 downloads/mo, #12,791 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
from apns2.client import APNsClient
from apns2.payload import Payload
payload = Payload(alert="Hello World!", sound="default", badge=1)
client = APNsClient('key.pem', use_sandbox=False)
client.send_notification(token_hex, payload, topic='com.example.App')- Whether hyper-up is a maintained fork or a stale dependency; standard hyper status unknown.
- Compatibility with current Apple APNs API changes or deprecations since last release.
- Whether token-based auth implementation matches current Apple requirements.
What it is and what it does
apns2-up is a Python client library for sending push notifications to iOS devices via Apple's Push Notification service (APNs) over HTTP/2. It abstracts the complexity of APNs protocol handling and credential management, supporting both certificate-based authentication (via .pem files) and token-based authentication (via auth keys). The library depends on hyper-up for HTTP/2 transport, PyJWT for token signing, and cryptography for certificate handling.
The package is designed for server-side applications that need to deliver notifications to iOS apps. It supports single notifications and batch operations, allowing developers to send alerts, sounds, and badge updates. However, the package shows signs of age—last released 455 days ago with minimal repository activity—raising questions about ongoing maintenance and compatibility with current Apple APNs requirements.
Use it for
- Send alert notifications to iOS users when server-side events occur (e.g., messages, reminders, activity updates).
- Deliver batch notifications to multiple iOS devices in a single operation for efficiency.
- Implement token-based authentication for APNs when certificate management is impractical.
- Build a notification service that manages badge counts and sound preferences per notification.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, with caution.
The library is functional and permissively licensed, but its aging status (455 days since last release, minimal repository activity) means you should verify compatibility with current Apple APNs requirements before production use. High install friction from three non-trivial dependencies is acceptable for the problem it solves. Consider checking whether the hyper-up dependency is actively maintained, as it is a critical transport layer.
Install
apns2-up on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction due to three non-trivial runtime dependencies (hyper-up, PyJWT, cryptography). Package is aging—last release 455 days ago—with minimal repository activity (1 star, last commit 2025-05-16). Maintenance status suggests limited ongoing support.
Requires a valid Apple APNs certificate (key.pem) or token credentials with auth_key_id and team_id from Apple Developer account.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive and imposes no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution in proprietary or open-source projects.
Quickstart
from apns2.client import APNsClient
from apns2.payload import Payload
payload = Payload(alert="Hello World!", sound="default", badge=1)
client = APNsClient('key.pem', use_sandbox=False)
client.send_notification(token_hex, payload, topic='com.example.App')Verify before relying
- Whether hyper-up is a maintained fork or a stale dependency; standard hyper status unknown.
- Compatibility with current Apple APNs API changes or deprecations since last release.
- Whether token-based auth implementation matches current Apple requirements.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | 3 packageshyper-upPyJWTcryptography |
| Maintenance | Aging 455 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 103,695 / month, #12,791 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries |
Evidence: apns2_up-0.9.0.tar.gz
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