colcon-output

Extension for colcon to customize the output in various ways.

colcon-output v0.2.14 183.7K downloads/30d#10,060 on PyPI★ 3

Permissive license Apache-2.0 Active released 2026-03-27

What it is and what it does

colcon-output is a plugin for the colcon build system that extends colcon-core's capabilities to customize how build output is displayed and formatted. It sits in the colcon ecosystem as an optional output handler, allowing developers to tailor the presentation of build logs and status messages during the build process.

The package is designed for developers using colcon who need finer control over build output. It requires only colcon-core as a runtime dependency and supports Python 3.6 and later across macOS, Windows, and POSIX systems.

Use it for:

Customize build output when using colcon for multi-package builds
Integrate colcon into CI/CD pipelines with tailored output for log parsing
Reduce visual noise in build logs by reformatting colcon's default output
Enhance readability of build status for teams working with large colcon workspaces

Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying

Extends colcon-core to customize output formatting and display options for the colcon build system.

Yes, if you use colcon and need output customization. The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive license. It is marked as Alpha, so expect the API to evolve.

Install

colcon-output on PyPI

pip

pip install colcon-output

uv

uv add colcon-output

poetry

poetry add colcon-output

Installing colcon-output

Before you install

Low install friction with a single runtime dependency on colcon-core. Actively maintained with recent releases.

License in practice

Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.

Quickstart

pip install colcon-output

from colcon_output import extension

# colcon-output is loaded automatically by colcon-core when installed

Verify before relying

What specific output customization options this extension provides beyond colcon-core defaults
Whether this extension is required for colcon to function or purely optional

Package facts

License	Apache-2.0 (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.6)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	1 — colcon-core
Maintenance	actively maintained — 140 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-03-27
First released	2018-03-19
Downloads	183,742/month — #10,060 on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-14)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14)

Evidence: colcon_output-0.2.14-py3-none-any.whl

Keywords: colcon

Development Status :: 3 - AlphaEnvironment :: PluginsIntended Audience :: DevelopersOperating System :: MacOSOperating System :: Microsoft :: WindowsOperating System :: POSIXProgramming Language :: PythonTopic :: Software Development :: Build Tools