appier
Appier Framework
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need a minimal web framework with zero dependencies and straightforward routing. The permissive license and active maintenance make it safe to use. Not recommended if you need built-in templating, ORM, or middleware—reach for a larger framework instead.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Installation is straightforward with no runtime dependencies.
- The package is marked active with a recent release.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-05-31 (75 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 4,424,390 downloads/mo, #2,306 on PyPI
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pip install appier
import appier
class HelloApp(appier.App):
@appier.route("/", "GET")
def hello(self):
return "Hello World"
HelloApp().serve()- Current state of repository maintenance and community activity beyond release date
- Whether Python 2.6–3.0 support claims are actively maintained or legacy classifiers
What it is and what it does
Appier is a web framework that lets you build HTTP applications by defining handler methods as class members and decorating them with route specifications. It sits between minimal frameworks and full-featured ones—you get request routing, HTTP method handling, and basic app lifecycle management without the overhead of larger frameworks.
The framework uses a simple decorator pattern (@appier.route) to bind URLs and HTTP methods to handler functions, then serves them via a built-in WSGI server. It has no external runtime dependencies, making it quick to install and deploy. The trade-off is that you're responsible for most application logic—templating, database integration, and middleware are not built in.
Use it for
- Build simple REST APIs or microservices that need HTTP routing without a heavy framework
- Prototype web applications quickly when you want decorator-based routing without framework complexity
- Create WSGI-compatible applications for deployment in standard Python hosting environments
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need a minimal web framework with zero dependencies and straightforward routing.
The permissive license and active maintenance make it safe to use. Not recommended if you need built-in templating, ORM, or middleware—reach for a larger framework instead.
Install
appier on PyPI
Before you install
Installation is straightforward with no runtime dependencies. The package is marked active with a recent release.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install appier
import appier
class HelloApp(appier.App):
@appier.route("/", "GET")
def hello(self):
return "Hello World"
HelloApp().serve()Verify before relying
- Current state of repository maintenance and community activity beyond release date
- Whether Python 2.6–3.0 support claims are actively maintained or legacy classifiers
Package facts
| License | Apache License, Version 2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 75 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 4,424,390 / month, #2,306 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2.6Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.0Programming Language :: Python :: 3.1Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.2Programming Language :: Python :: 3.3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.4Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Utilities |
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