---
id: matplotlib
version: "3.11.1"
license: License agreement for matplotlib versions 1.3.0 and later ========================================================= 1. This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Matplotlib Development Team ("MDT"), and… (full text in the JSON record)
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
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# matplotlib — Python plotting package

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

## Install

pip install matplotlib
uv add matplotlib
poetry add matplotlib

## Description

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## AI interpretation — verify before relying

matplotlib is a comprehensive Python library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations across multiple output formats and GUI toolkits.

Verdict: matplotlib is a mature, actively maintained visualization standard with no known vulnerabilities, permissive licensing, and strong platform support. Medium install friction is offset by its production-stable status (Development Status 5), broad adoption, and comprehensive documentation. Suitable for scientific, research, and commercial projects.

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