colcon-devtools
Extension for colcon to provide information about all extension points and extensions
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are actively developing colcon plugins or need to introspect the colcon plugin system. The low install friction and permissive license make it a safe addition. However, the aging maintenance status suggests the package may be stable but no longer under active development—verify that its plugin introspection features meet your current colcon version's needs before relying on it in production.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires colcon-core to be installed and functional; intended as a colcon plugin extension, not a standalone library.
- Low install friction; pure Python wheel.
- Maintenance is aging—last release was 884 days ago, though the repository remains active with a recent commit.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive) — Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive) allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, requiring only license and copyright notice retention.
last release 2024-03-13 (884 days) · last repo commit 2025-06-30 · 1 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 182,752 downloads/mo, #10,086 on PyPI
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pip install colcon-devtools
from colcon_devtools import ...
# Use as a colcon extension; typically invoked via colcon CLI commands- Whether the package's plugin introspection features are complete or if there are known gaps in extension point discovery.
- Whether aging status reflects stable maturity or indicates the package is no longer actively developed.
- Compatibility with current colcon-core versions and whether the package works with modern Python releases.
What it is and what it does
colcon-devtools is a plugin extension for the colcon build system that provides introspection into colcon's plugin architecture. It depends on colcon-core and packaging, and exposes information about available extension points and registered extensions within a colcon environment.
The package is classified as alpha-stage software and is intended for developers working with colcon's plugin ecosystem. It runs on macOS, Windows, and POSIX systems with Python 3.6 or later. Maintenance is aging, with the last release 884 days ago, though the repository remains non-archived with recent activity.
Use it for
- Inspect available colcon extension points to understand the plugin system architecture.
- Discover registered extensions and their capabilities within a colcon installation.
- Debug colcon plugin loading and resolution issues during development.
- Document or audit the plugin ecosystem in a colcon-based build environment.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are actively developing colcon plugins or need to introspect the colcon plugin system.
The low install friction and permissive license make it a safe addition. However, the aging maintenance status suggests the package may be stable but no longer under active development—verify that its plugin introspection features meet your current colcon version's needs before relying on it in production.
Install
colcon-devtools on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction; pure Python wheel. Maintenance is aging—last release was 884 days ago, though the repository remains active with a recent commit.
Requires colcon-core to be installed and functional; intended as a colcon plugin extension, not a standalone library.
License in practice
Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive) allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, requiring only license and copyright notice retention.
Quickstart
pip install colcon-devtools
from colcon_devtools import ...
# Use as a colcon extension; typically invoked via colcon CLI commandsVerify before relying
- Whether the package's plugin introspection features are complete or if there are known gaps in extension point discovery.
- Whether aging status reflects stable maturity or indicates the package is no longer actively developed.
- Compatibility with current colcon-core versions and whether the package works with modern Python releases.
Package facts
| License | Apache License, Version 2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.6 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagescolcon-corepackaging |
| Maintenance | Aging 884 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 182,752 / month, #10,086 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaEnvironment :: PluginsIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseOperating System :: MacOSOperating System :: Microsoft :: WindowsOperating System :: POSIXProgramming Language :: PythonTopic :: Software Development :: Build Tools |
Evidence: colcon_devtools-0.3.0-py3-none-any.whl
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