fspath
semantic path names and more
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The package is abandoned with no maintenance since 2023-06-29 and unverified Python version support. The AGPLv3 license also creates copyleft obligations that may not suit all projects. For modern Python path handling, consider alternatives with active maintenance.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Package is abandoned with no maintenance since 2023-06-29; compatibility with Python versions beyond those tested at that time is unverified.
- Low install friction with a single lightweight dependency (six).
- However, the package is marked as abandoned with no releases since 2023-06-29 and no recent commits, so maintenance support is not available.
License · maintenance · safety
AGPLv3 (agpl) — Licensed under AGPLv3, a copyleft license requiring derivative works and modifications to be distributed under the same license. This creates obligations for any project that modifies or bundles fspath.
last release 2023-06-29 (1142 days) · last repo commit 2023-06-29 · 5 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 176,047 downloads/mo, #10,254 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install fspath
import fspath
# Create and manipulate semantic filesystem paths
path = fspath.Path('/some/directory')- Whether the package works with modern Python versions despite unspecified python_support in metadata
- What specific 'handy stuff' beyond path handling is included in the API
- Whether the package is compatible with Python's standard pathlib module
What it is and what it does
fspath is a wrapper around Python's filesystem path handling (os.path, zipfile) designed to provide a more intuitive, Pythonic API with sensible defaults for everyday scripting tasks. It treats filesystem paths as semantic objects rather than strings, aiming to cover common use cases without requiring developers to juggle multiple modules.
The package depends only on six and installs with low friction. However, it has been abandoned since 2023-06-29 with no active maintenance, and its Python version support is unspecified in the metadata. While marked as Production/Stable, the lack of recent activity means it may not be tested against current Python releases or handle edge cases in modern environments.
Use it for
- Simplify path manipulation in scripts by using a more intuitive API than os.path for common operations
- Work with both filesystem and archive paths (zipfile) using a unified semantic interface
- Reduce boilerplate in daily Python scripting tasks involving file and directory operations
Worth the install?
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No.
The package is abandoned with no maintenance since 2023-06-29 and unverified Python version support. The AGPLv3 license also creates copyleft obligations that may not suit all projects. For modern Python path handling, consider alternatives with active maintenance.
Install
fspath on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single lightweight dependency (six). However, the package is marked as abandoned with no releases since 2023-06-29 and no recent commits, so maintenance support is not available.
Package is abandoned with no maintenance since 2023-06-29; compatibility with Python versions beyond those tested at that time is unverified.
License in practice
Licensed under AGPLv3, a copyleft license requiring derivative works and modifications to be distributed under the same license. This creates obligations for any project that modifies or bundles fspath.
Quickstart
pip install fspath
import fspath
# Create and manipulate semantic filesystem paths
path = fspath.Path('/some/directory')Verify before relying
- Whether the package works with modern Python versions despite unspecified python_support in metadata
- What specific 'handy stuff' beyond path handling is included in the API
- Whether the package is compatible with Python's standard pathlib module
Package facts
| License | AGPLv3 agpl |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagesix |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 1,142 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 176,047 / month, #10,254 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 :: GNU Affero General Public License v3 or later (AGPLv3+)Operating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 3Topic :: Software Development :: LibrariesTopic :: System :: FilesystemsTopic :: Utilities |
Evidence: fspath-20230629-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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