colcon-output
Extension for colcon to customize the output in various ways.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
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.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low install friction with a single runtime dependency on colcon-core.
- Actively maintained with recent releases.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache-2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-03-27 (140 days) · last repo commit 2026-03-27 · 3 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 183,742 downloads/mo, #10,060 on PyPI
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pip install colcon-output
from colcon_output import extension
# colcon-output is loaded automatically by colcon-core when installed- What specific output customization options this extension provides beyond colcon-core defaults
- Whether this extension is required for colcon to function or purely optional
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?
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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
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 installedVerify 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 packagecolcon-core |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 140 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| 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 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaEnvironment :: PluginsIntended Audience :: DevelopersOperating System :: MacOSOperating System :: Microsoft :: WindowsOperating System :: POSIXProgramming Language :: PythonTopic :: Software Development :: Build Tools |
Evidence: colcon_output-0.2.14-py3-none-any.whl
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