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id: hf-xet
version: "1.6.0"
license: Apache-2.0
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
---

# hf-xet — Fast transfer of large files with the Hugging Face Hub.

License: permissive · Maintenance: active · Popularity: top 1,000 on PyPI

## Install

pip install hf-xet
uv add hf-xet
poetry add hf-xet

## Description

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## AI interpretation — verify before relying

hf-xet provides chunk-based deduplication and efficient storage for large file transfers with local disk caching and Git LFS compatibility. It is a backend library designed for integration with huggingface_hub rather than direct standalone use.

Verdict: hf-xet is production-stable (Development Status 5), actively maintained with zero security vulnerabilities and no runtime dependencies. Apache-2.0 permissive licensing poses no restrictions. Medium install friction from compiled wheels is typical for performance-critical storage code. Safe to depend on as a backend component.

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