core-universal
Applitools Eyes Core SDK Server
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes-with-conditions. The package is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, but its dormant maintenance status (788 days since last release) is a significant concern. Install only if you are already committed to the Applitools Eyes platform and have verified that this version meets your needs. Check whether Applitools has released a newer SDK or recommends an alternative distribution method before starting a new project. The proprietary license also requires review for your use case.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 2.7 or later (up to <4).
- Platform-specific binary wheel; installation may fail on unsupported architectures.
- Medium install friction due to platform-specific binary distribution.
License · maintenance · safety
Applitools SDK License (unclear) — Licensed under 'Applitools SDK License' (non-SPDX, unclear treatment). The proprietary license terms are not standard open-source; review Applitools' licensing documentation before depending on this in production or redistributing.
last release 2024-06-17 (788 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 518,482 downloads/mo, #6,221 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install core-universal==4.16.5
import core_universal
# Use the binary server for visual testing workflows- Whether the binary server requires external system dependencies or configuration beyond pip installation.
- Current status of Applitools Eyes Core SDK and whether this package is still actively maintained or superseded.
- Exact licensing restrictions on commercial use, redistribution, or integration with proprietary applications.
What it is and what it does
core-universal is a Python package that bundles the Applitools Eyes Core SDK Server binary, enabling visual testing and quality assurance workflows. It distributes a pre-compiled server component designed to work across macOS, Windows, and Linux, allowing developers to integrate visual regression testing into their test suites. The package itself contains no runtime dependencies and is classified as Beta-status software.
The package is dormant—its last release occurred 788 days ago, and there is no visible recent maintenance activity. This means bug fixes, security updates, or compatibility improvements are unlikely to be forthcoming. Before adopting it, verify whether Applitools has released a newer or actively maintained version of this SDK, or whether the Eyes platform has moved to a different distribution model.
Use it for
- Integrate visual regression testing into CI/CD pipelines to catch unintended UI changes automatically.
- Run cross-platform visual tests on macOS, Windows, and Linux without platform-specific build steps.
- Validate screenshot consistency across browser versions or device configurations as part of QA workflows.
- Embed Applitools Eyes testing capabilities into Python-based test frameworks and automation suites.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes-with-conditions.
The package is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, but its dormant maintenance status (788 days since last release) is a significant concern. Install only if you are already committed to the Applitools Eyes platform and have verified that this version meets your needs. Check whether Applitools has released a newer SDK or recommends an alternative distribution method before starting a new project. The proprietary license also requires review for your use case.
Install
core-universal on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to platform-specific binary distribution. Package is dormant—last release was 788 days ago with no recent maintenance activity, suggesting limited ongoing support or updates.
Requires Python 2.7 or later (up to <4). Platform-specific binary wheel; installation may fail on unsupported architectures.
License in practice
Licensed under 'Applitools SDK License' (non-SPDX, unclear treatment). The proprietary license terms are not standard open-source; review Applitools' licensing documentation before depending on this in production or redistributing.
Quickstart
pip install core-universal==4.16.5
import core_universal
# Use the binary server for visual testing workflowsVerify before relying
- Whether the binary server requires external system dependencies or configuration beyond pip installation.
- Current status of Applitools Eyes Core SDK and whether this package is still actively maintained or superseded.
- Exact licensing restrictions on commercial use, redistribution, or integration with proprietary applications.
Package facts
| License | Applitools SDK License unclear |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release <4,>=2.7 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Dormant 788 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 518,482 / month, #6,221 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaIntended Audience :: DevelopersOperating System :: MacOSOperating System :: Microsoft :: WindowsOperating System :: POSIX :: LinuxProgramming Language :: PythonTopic :: Software Development :: Quality AssuranceTopic :: Software Development :: Testing |
Evidence: core_universal-4.16.5-py2.py3-none-macosx_10_7_x86_64.whl
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