lcov-cobertura
LCOV to Cobertura XML converter
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you use lcov-based coverage tools and need to feed results into a system that expects Cobertura XML. The package is lightweight, stable, and has no security vulnerabilities. The 538-day gap since last release is not a concern given the narrow, stable scope of format conversion.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.8 or later.
- Optional C++ demangling requires the c++filt system utility.
- Low install friction with a single lightweight runtime dependency (importlib-metadata).
License · maintenance · safety
Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive), allowing free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
last release 2025-02-22 (538 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,139,728 downloads/mo, #4,308 on PyPI
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pip install lcov_cobertura
from lcov_cobertura import LcovCobertura
LCOV_INPUT = 'SF:foo/file.ext\nDA:1,1\nDA:2,0\nend_of_record\n'
converter = LcovCobertura(LCOV_INPUT)
cobertura_xml = converter.convert()
print(cobertura_xml)- Actual maintenance activity and community engagement beyond the release date
- Performance characteristics with large lcov files
- Completeness of coverage metric support beyond documented metrics
What it is and what it does
lcov_cobertura is a format converter that reads code coverage data in lcov format and transforms it into Cobertura XML format. It preserves coverage metrics at multiple levels: package/folder, class/file, function, and individual line and branch coverage.
You can use it as a command-line tool to batch-convert coverage files, or import it as a Python module to integrate coverage transformation into your build pipeline. It supports filtering packages by regex, specifying custom source directories, and optionally demangling C++ function names. The package supports Python 3.8+.
Use it for
- Convert lcov reports to Cobertura XML for CI server integration and build stability tracking
- Aggregate coverage metrics from multiple test runs into a single standardized format
- Filter and exclude test packages from coverage reports before submitting to CI systems
- Demangle C++ function names in coverage reports for more readable dashboards
- Integrate coverage conversion into build scripts without adding heavy external dependencies
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you use lcov-based coverage tools and need to feed results into a system that expects Cobertura XML.
The package is lightweight, stable, and has no security vulnerabilities. The 538-day gap since last release is not a concern given the narrow, stable scope of format conversion.
Install
lcov-cobertura on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single lightweight runtime dependency (importlib-metadata). Package is aging (538 days since last release) but marked Production/Stable with latest release on 2025-02-22.
Requires Python 3.8 or later. Optional C++ demangling requires the c++filt system utility.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive), allowing free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install lcov_cobertura
from lcov_cobertura import LcovCobertura
LCOV_INPUT = 'SF:foo/file.ext\nDA:1,1\nDA:2,0\nend_of_record\n'
converter = LcovCobertura(LCOV_INPUT)
cobertura_xml = converter.convert()
print(cobertura_xml)Verify before relying
- Actual maintenance activity and community engagement beyond the release date
- Performance characteristics with large lcov files
- Completeness of coverage metric support beyond documented metrics
Package facts
| License | Apache License, Version 2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packageimportlib-metadata |
| Maintenance | Aging 538 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,139,728 / month, #4,308 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 :: Apache Software LicenseNatural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Software Development :: Quality AssuranceTopic :: Software Development :: Testing |
Evidence: lcov_cobertura-2.1.1-py3-none-any.whl
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