base36
Yet another implementation for the positional numeral system using 36 as the radix.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need simple base36 encoding/decoding with no external dependencies. The package is lightweight and has no known vulnerabilities. However, be aware it is dormant since 2014 and classifiers list only older Python versions; test thoroughly on your target Python version before relying on it in production.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low friction to install; the package is dormant with no recent updates since its initial release, though the repository remains active.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive; you can use, modify, and distribute this package freely with minimal restrictions.
last release 2014-12-07 (4268 days) · last repo commit 2024-07-24 · 24 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 152,716 downloads/mo, #10,895 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
import base36
# Encode integer to base36
encoded = base36.dumps(19930503)
assert encoded == 'bv6h3'
# Decode base36 back to integer
decoded = base36.loads('bv6h3')
assert decoded == 19930503- Whether the package works reliably with modern Python versions beyond those listed in classifiers
- Performance characteristics for large integers or bulk conversions
- Whether base36 encoding handles negative integers or only non-negative values
What it is and what it does
Base36 is a simple utility for converting between integers and their base36 (radix-36) string representation. It provides two core functions: dumps() to encode an integer into a compact alphanumeric string using digits and letters, and loads() to decode that string back to the original integer. The package has no external dependencies and installs as a pure Python wheel.
The package is dormant—its last release was in 2014 and it has received no updates since, though the repository remains active. It carries an MIT license and is classified as Alpha status. With no known security vulnerabilities and minimal install friction, it is suitable for straightforward base36 conversion tasks where you do not require active maintenance.
Use it for
- Encode numeric IDs into shorter, URL-safe alphanumeric strings for web applications or APIs
- Compress integer identifiers for database records or user-facing references
- Implement compact representations of numeric data in data serialization
- Convert between integer and alphanumeric formats for encoding purposes
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need simple base36 encoding/decoding with no external dependencies.
The package is lightweight and has no known vulnerabilities. However, be aware it is dormant since 2014 and classifiers list only older Python versions; test thoroughly on your target Python version before relying on it in production.
Install
base36 on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction to install; the package is dormant with no recent updates since its initial release, though the repository remains active.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive; you can use, modify, and distribute this package freely with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
import base36
# Encode integer to base36
encoded = base36.dumps(19930503)
assert encoded == 'bv6h3'
# Decode base36 back to integer
decoded = base36.loads('bv6h3')
assert decoded == 19930503Verify before relying
- Whether the package works reliably with modern Python versions beyond those listed in classifiers
- Performance characteristics for large integers or bulk conversions
- Whether base36 encoding handles negative integers or only non-negative values
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Dormant 4,268 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 152,716 / month, #10,895 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.4Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPy |
Evidence: base36-0.1.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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