asyncore-wsgi
Asynchronous WSGI and WebSocket server based on asyncore module
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The project is abandoned and built on a deprecated standard library module (asyncore). While it has no known vulnerabilities and low install friction, asyncore is scheduled for removal from Python and the package receives no maintenance. Use a modern alternative instead.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.6 or later; asyncore module is deprecated and scheduled for removal from Python's standard library.
- Low friction to install, but the project is abandoned as of 2023-07-06 with no active maintenance.
- The asyncore module itself is deprecated in modern Python, so this package is not suitable for new projects or long-term use.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive and places no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution for commercial or private purposes.
last release 2023-07-05 (1136 days) · last repo commit 2023-07-06 · 2 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 76,357 downloads/mo, #14,631 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
from wsgiref.simple_server import demo_app
from asyncore_wsgi import AsyncWebSocketHandler, make_server
class SimpleEchoHandler(AsyncWebSocketHandler):
def handleMessage(self):
self.sendMessage(self.data)
httpd = make_server('', 8000, demo_app, ws_handler_class=SimpleEchoHandler)
httpd.serve_forever()- Whether asyncore deprecation in Python 3.10+ affects runtime stability or if the package still functions despite the underlying module being scheduled for removal.
- Real-world performance characteristics and concurrency limits of the single-threaded event loop.
What it is and what it does
asyncore-wsgi is a lightweight WSGI server that runs a single-threaded event loop using Python's asyncore module to handle HTTP requests and WebSocket connections. It lets you serve standard WSGI applications alongside custom WebSocket handlers by subclassing AsyncWebSocketHandler and implementing message and lifecycle callbacks. The server binds to a host and port, serves your WSGI app on the root path, and routes WebSocket upgrades to a handler class you provide.
The package has no runtime dependencies and installs as a pure Python wheel. However, it is built on asyncore, which is deprecated and scheduled for removal from Python's standard library. The project itself has been abandoned since 2023-07-06 with no recent commits or maintenance activity, making it unsuitable for new development or production use in modern Python environments.
Use it for
- Prototyping a simple WebSocket echo server or chat application with minimal dependencies during development or learning.
- Serving a legacy WSGI application that needs WebSocket support in an environment where modern alternatives are not available.
- Educational projects exploring how asynchronous I/O and WebSocket protocols work at a low level using Python's standard library.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
No.
The project is abandoned and built on a deprecated standard library module (asyncore). While it has no known vulnerabilities and low install friction, asyncore is scheduled for removal from Python and the package receives no maintenance. Use a modern alternative instead.
Install
asyncore-wsgi on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction to install, but the project is abandoned as of 2023-07-06 with no active maintenance. The asyncore module itself is deprecated in modern Python, so this package is not suitable for new projects or long-term use.
Requires Python 3.6 or later; asyncore module is deprecated and scheduled for removal from Python's standard library.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive and places no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution for commercial or private purposes.
Quickstart
from wsgiref.simple_server import demo_app
from asyncore_wsgi import AsyncWebSocketHandler, make_server
class SimpleEchoHandler(AsyncWebSocketHandler):
def handleMessage(self):
self.sendMessage(self.data)
httpd = make_server('', 8000, demo_app, ws_handler_class=SimpleEchoHandler)
httpd.serve_forever()Verify before relying
- Whether asyncore deprecation in Python 3.10+ affects runtime stability or if the package still functions despite the underlying module being scheduled for removal.
- Real-world performance characteristics and concurrency limits of the single-threaded event loop.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.6 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 1,136 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 76,357 / month, #14,631 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaEnvironment :: Web EnvironmentIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Topic :: Internet :: WWW/HTTPTopic :: Internet :: WWW/HTTP :: WSGI :: Server |
Evidence: asyncore_wsgi-0.0.11-py3-none-any.whl
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