jaraco.classes

Utility functions for Python class constructs

jaraco-classes Permissive license Active ★ 11 v3.4.0 released 2024-03-31

Install

jaraco-classes on PyPI

pip

pip install jaraco-classes

uv

uv add jaraco-classes

poetry

poetry add jaraco-classes

Package facts

License	not declared (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.8)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	1 — more-itertools
Maintenance	actively maintained — 865 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-04-13
First released	2015-02-15
Popularity	one of the top 1,000 most-downloaded packages on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-13)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-13)

Evidence: jaraco.classes-3.4.0-py3-none-any.whl

Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3 :: Only

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Provides utility functions and helper classes for working with Python class constructs, such as metaclasses and class hierarchies.

Low friction: pure Python wheel with a single lightweight runtime dependency (more-itertools). Actively maintained with a recent release (2024-03-31) and no stale indicators.

MIT license (permissive) imposes minimal restrictions; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely in both open and closed projects with only attribution required.

Usage

pip install jaraco.classes

from jaraco import classes

Requires Python 3.8 or later.

Verdict: A stable, well-maintained utility library for Python class operations with no security vulnerabilities, minimal dependencies, and permissive licensing. Suitable for projects needing class-level utilities without significant risk or friction.

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Specific class utilities provided (e.g., ClassProperty, decorators, or metaclass helpers) beyond the summary.
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Concrete usage examples demonstrating the package's primary APIs.

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