esphome-glyphsets
A lightweight version of glyphsets for ESPHome
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are building ESPHome projects and need glyph data without external dependencies. The permissive license, low install friction, and active maintenance make it a low-risk choice. However, verify that the included glyph sets match your specific use case before committing, since the library is still pre-alpha and documentation is minimal.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low install friction with no runtime dependencies.
- The package is actively maintained and supports current Python versions (3.9–3.13), though it remains in pre-alpha status.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache Software License 2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache Software License 2.0, a permissive license that allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
last release 2025-02-19 (541 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-10 · 1 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 205,653 downloads/mo, #9,584 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install esphome-glyphsets
import esphome_glyphsets- What specific glyph sets or character encodings are included in this library
- Whether this is a drop-in replacement for a larger glyphsets package or a standalone subset
- What ESPHome use cases this library is designed to support
What it is and what it does
esphome-glyphsets is a lightweight glyph set library designed for use in ESPHome projects. It provides glyph data that can be imported directly into Python code with no external runtime dependencies, making it suitable for embedded or resource-constrained environments where a full glyphsets package would be overkill.
The package is in pre-alpha development but actively maintained, with support for Python 3.9 through 3.13. It follows a straightforward import pattern and is intended as a minimal alternative to heavier glyph libraries, though the exact scope of included glyphs and its relationship to the broader glyphsets ecosystem is not detailed in the available documentation.
Use it for
- Embed glyph data in ESPHome firmware or configuration without pulling in heavy dependencies
- Access character set definitions for display rendering on microcontroller-based ESPHome devices
- Integrate lightweight font or symbol resources into ESPHome automation projects
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you are building ESPHome projects and need glyph data without external dependencies.
The permissive license, low install friction, and active maintenance make it a low-risk choice. However, verify that the included glyph sets match your specific use case before committing, since the library is still pre-alpha and documentation is minimal.
Install
esphome-glyphsets on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with no runtime dependencies. The package is actively maintained and supports current Python versions (3.9–3.13), though it remains in pre-alpha status.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache Software License 2.0, a permissive license that allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install esphome-glyphsets
import esphome_glyphsetsVerify before relying
- What specific glyph sets or character encodings are included in this library
- Whether this is a drop-in replacement for a larger glyphsets package or a standalone subset
- What ESPHome use cases this library is designed to support
Package facts
| License | Apache Software License 2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.9 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 541 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 205,653 / month, #9,584 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 2 - Pre-AlphaIntended Audience :: DevelopersNatural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries |
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