jaraco.itertools
jaraco.itertools
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Yes, if you already use more_itertools and need additional iteration helpers. The low install friction, permissive MIT license, active maintenance, and zero known vulnerabilities make it a safe addition. However, install only if you have a concrete use case—the package's narrow scope and lack of public documentation mean it's not a general-purpose utility library. Verify that its specific utilities match your iteration needs before adopting.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.9 or later
- Low friction install with a pure-wheel distribution.
- Actively maintained as of 2026-04-13 with stable production status.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
last release 2025-05-10 (461 days) · last repo commit 2026-04-13 · 6 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 116,473 downloads/mo, #12,202 on PyPI
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pip install jaraco.itertools
import jaraco.itertools
# Specific usage depends on available utilities in the package- What specific iterator utilities or functions this package provides beyond more_itertools and inflect
- Whether there are documented use cases or examples in the project documentation
- Performance characteristics or design trade-offs compared to standard itertools
What it is and what it does
jaraco.itertools is a utility library that extends Python's iteration capabilities by layering additional helper functions and convenience methods on top of more_itertools and inflect. It sits in the jaraco namespace and has been actively maintained since its first release in 2015, reaching production-stable status. The package is designed for developers who work frequently with iterators and need a curated set of iteration patterns beyond what the standard library offers.
The package depends on two established libraries: more_itertools for advanced iteration patterns and inflect for text transformation. With low install friction, a pure-wheel distribution, and no known security vulnerabilities, it integrates smoothly into Python 3.9+ projects. The small repository footprint and active maintenance signal suggest it is a focused, stable tool rather than a heavyweight framework.
Use it for
- Extend iteration patterns when more_itertools alone doesn't cover your use case
- Build data processing pipelines that benefit from curated iterator utilities
- Simplify functional programming patterns in Python applications
- Complement standard library itertools in utility-heavy codebases
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you already use more_itertools and need additional iteration helpers.
The low install friction, permissive MIT license, active maintenance, and zero known vulnerabilities make it a safe addition. However, install only if you have a concrete use case—the package's narrow scope and lack of public documentation mean it's not a general-purpose utility library. Verify that its specific utilities match your iteration needs before adopting.
Install
jaraco-itertools on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction install with a pure-wheel distribution. Actively maintained as of 2026-04-13 with stable production status. Two lightweight runtime dependencies (more_itertools, inflect) that are themselves well-established.
Requires Python 3.9 or later
License in practice
MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install jaraco.itertools
import jaraco.itertools
# Specific usage depends on available utilities in the packageVerify before relying
- What specific iterator utilities or functions this package provides beyond more_itertools and inflect
- Whether there are documented use cases or examples in the project documentation
- Performance characteristics or design trade-offs compared to standard itertools
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.9 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesmore_itertoolsinflect |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 461 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 116,473 / month, #12,202 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 :: DevelopersProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3 :: Only |
Evidence: jaraco_itertools-6.4.3-py3-none-any.whl
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