chia-base
Common types and simple utilities used through chia code base
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are actively developing on Chia and need its base types—the library is stable and permissively licensed. No, if you are evaluating Chia for the first time or need ongoing maintenance and support; the dormant status and high install friction make it a poor choice for new projects without strong Chia commitment. Verify that your target platform has pre-built wheels for the compiled dependencies before committing.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires compiled dependencies clvm_rs and chia_rs; installation may fail without a C/Rust build toolchain and appropriate system libraries.
- High install friction due to compiled runtime dependencies (clvm_rs, chia_rs).
- Package is dormant—last release was 869 days ago with no recent commits since 2024-03-28, suggesting minimal maintenance.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache-2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, though you must retain license notices.
last release 2024-03-28 (869 days) · last repo commit 2024-03-28
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 92,816 downloads/mo, #13,423 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install chia-base
from chia_base import <type_or_utility>
# Use Chia data types for coin/spend operations- Whether clvm_rs and chia_rs are pre-built for all target platforms or require compilation.
- Specific Python version compatibility (requires_python is unspecified in metadata).
- Whether this package is actively used in current Chia ecosystem projects or superseded by newer libraries.
What it is and what it does
chia_base is a foundational library for the Chia blockchain ecosystem, exposing common data types and utilities used across Chia's codebase for coin, spend, and smart contract operations. It wraps two compiled Rust dependencies (clvm_rs and chia_rs) to provide efficient, type-safe representations of blockchain primitives.
The package is primarily useful for developers building on or integrating with Chia, or for those working directly with Chia's contract and transaction layers. However, the project is dormant—the last release was in March 2024 with no activity since—which means bug fixes and compatibility updates are unlikely. Installation carries high friction due to its compiled dependencies, which may require a build toolchain.
Use it for
- Building Chia smart contracts or dApps that need standard coin and spend data structures.
- Integrating with Chia's blockchain layer when working on wallet or node software.
- Parsing or constructing Chia transaction data in Python applications.
- Developing tools that interact with the Chia network's contract language (CLVM).
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are actively developing on Chia and need its base types—the library is stable and permissively licensed.
No, if you are evaluating Chia for the first time or need ongoing maintenance and support; the dormant status and high install friction make it a poor choice for new projects without strong Chia commitment. Verify that your target platform has pre-built wheels for the compiled dependencies before committing.
Install
chia-base on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction due to compiled runtime dependencies (clvm_rs, chia_rs). Package is dormant—last release was 869 days ago with no recent commits since 2024-03-28, suggesting minimal maintenance.
Requires compiled dependencies clvm_rs and chia_rs; installation may fail without a C/Rust build toolchain and appropriate system libraries.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, though you must retain license notices.
Quickstart
pip install chia-base
from chia_base import <type_or_utility>
# Use Chia data types for coin/spend operationsVerify before relying
- Whether clvm_rs and chia_rs are pre-built for all target platforms or require compilation.
- Specific Python version compatibility (requires_python is unspecified in metadata).
- Whether this package is actively used in current Chia ecosystem projects or superseded by newer libraries.
Package facts
| License | Apache-2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesclvm_rschia_rs |
| Maintenance | Dormant 869 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 92,816 / month, #13,423 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
Evidence: chia_base-0.1.7.tar.gz
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