depinfo
List any package's direct dependencies and their versions.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need a simple, lightweight way to inspect package dependencies. The low install friction and permissive license make it easy to add to any project. However, be aware that the package has not been actively maintained since 2022—it works well for its narrow purpose but may not receive updates for future Python or ecosystem changes. Consider it a stable utility rather than an actively developed tool.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low install friction with a single runtime dependency (importlib-metadata).
- Maintenance is aging—last release was in 2022 and the repository has not been updated since then, though it remains unarchived and the codebase is marked Production/Stable.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache-2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), which allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
last release 2022-09-07 (1437 days) · last repo commit 2025-08-14 · 4 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 81,059 downloads/mo, #14,253 on PyPI
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pip install depinfo
from depinfo.application import DisplayApplication
DisplayApplication.run("depinfo")- Whether the package's aging maintenance status (last release 2022) affects its compatibility with newer Python or dependency ecosystem changes.
- Whether the single runtime dependency (importlib-metadata) is still required for modern Python versions or if it could be removed.
What it is and what it does
depinfo is a lightweight utility that queries and displays the direct dependencies of any installed Python package, along with their pinned versions. It works both as a command-line tool (invoked via `depinfo package-name`) and as a Python library through its DisplayApplication class. The tool is designed for developers who need to quickly inspect what a package depends on without diving into metadata files or package managers.
The package has a single runtime dependency on importlib-metadata and supports Python 3.7 through 3.11. It can output results in plain text or markdown format, making it useful for documentation or quick audits of package dependencies. With no known vulnerabilities and permissive licensing, it is straightforward to integrate into development workflows or CI/CD pipelines.
Use it for
- Quickly check what a package depends on before installing it to assess compatibility risks.
- Generate dependency documentation in markdown format for inclusion in project READMEs.
- Audit installed packages in a virtual environment to understand the full dependency graph at a glance.
- Verify that a package's declared dependencies match what you expect in a specific environment.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you need a simple, lightweight way to inspect package dependencies.
The low install friction and permissive license make it easy to add to any project. However, be aware that the package has not been actively maintained since 2022—it works well for its narrow purpose but may not receive updates for future Python or ecosystem changes. Consider it a stable utility rather than an actively developed tool.
Install
depinfo on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single runtime dependency (importlib-metadata). Maintenance is aging—last release was in 2022 and the repository has not been updated since then, though it remains unarchived and the codebase is marked Production/Stable.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), which allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install depinfo
from depinfo.application import DisplayApplication
DisplayApplication.run("depinfo")Verify before relying
- Whether the package's aging maintenance status (last release 2022) affects its compatibility with newer Python or dependency ecosystem changes.
- Whether the single runtime dependency (importlib-metadata) is still required for modern Python versions or if it could be removed.
Package facts
| License | Apache-2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.7 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packageimportlib-metadata |
| Maintenance | Aging 1,437 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 81,059 / month, #14,253 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseNatural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Utilities |
Evidence: depinfo-2.2.0-py3-none-any.whl
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