mikeshardmind-base2048
Pure python Base-2048 binary-text encoding
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need compact, display-safe binary-to-text encoding. The library is production-stable, dependency-free, and actively maintained. The MPL-2.0 copyleft license is straightforward for unmodified vendoring. Install it when base64's inefficiency or character restrictions are a real constraint; skip it if you don't need the 11 bits/character advantage or markdown safety.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low install friction—pure Python with no runtime dependencies and a wheel distribution.
- Actively maintained with recent commits; marked Production/Stable and supports Python 3.9 through 3.14.
License · maintenance · safety
MPL-2.0 (copyleft) — Licensed under MPL-2.0, a per-file copyleft license. If you do not modify the vendored files, you have no further obligation; the license is included in the header. Modification or redistribution of modified files requires license compliance.
last release 2026-05-27 (79 days) · last repo commit 2026-05-27
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 90,242 downloads/mo, #13,608 on PyPI
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pip install mikeshardmind-base2048
import base2048
encoded = base2048.encode(b"data")
decoded = base2048.decode(encoded)- Actual performance comparison with rust-base2048 and other encodings on representative data and Python versions
- Type-checker compatibility beyond pyright and mypy (pyre, pytype)
- Real-world adoption and stability feedback from production use cases
What it is and what it does
mikeshardmind-base2048 is a pure-Python implementation of base2048, a binary-text encoding scheme that converts bytes into strings using a 2048-character Unicode alphabet. Unlike base64 (6 bits/character) or base85 (6.4 bits/character), base2048 achieves 11 bits per character without requiring byte padding, making it more compact for text-based data transfer. The character set is chosen to display correctly on modern platforms (Twitter, Discord, text editors) and is markdown-safe, though the characters are impractical to type manually.
The library provides two functions: encode() converts bytes to an encoded string, and decode() reverses the process. It includes a compressed character map loaded at import time and provides type hints compatible with pyright and mypy. The package is self-contained with no runtime dependencies, making it suitable for vendoring. Performance is reported as comparable to the original Rust-based implementation, though benchmarking on your specific data and Python version is recommended.
Use it for
- Store state in Discord bot custom_id fields to enable high-concurrency state management without shared synchronization
- Transmit error reports in chat platforms in compact form while omitting sensitive log data
- Share public keys or cryptographic material in text-safe format across messaging apps
- Encode customized application builds or configurations for sharing via chat without external links
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need compact, display-safe binary-to-text encoding.
The library is production-stable, dependency-free, and actively maintained. The MPL-2.0 copyleft license is straightforward for unmodified vendoring. Install it when base64's inefficiency or character restrictions are a real constraint; skip it if you don't need the 11 bits/character advantage or markdown safety.
Install
mikeshardmind-base2048 on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction—pure Python with no runtime dependencies and a wheel distribution. Actively maintained with recent commits; marked Production/Stable and supports Python 3.9 through 3.14.
License in practice
Licensed under MPL-2.0, a per-file copyleft license. If you do not modify the vendored files, you have no further obligation; the license is included in the header. Modification or redistribution of modified files requires license compliance.
Quickstart
pip install mikeshardmind-base2048
import base2048
encoded = base2048.encode(b"data")
decoded = base2048.decode(encoded)Verify before relying
- Actual performance comparison with rust-base2048 and other encodings on representative data and Python versions
- Type-checker compatibility beyond pyright and mypy (pyre, pytype)
- Real-world adoption and stability feedback from production use cases
Package facts
| License | MPL-2.0 copyleft |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.9 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 79 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 90,242 / month, #13,608 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 :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
Evidence: mikeshardmind_base2048-1.0.4-py3-none-any.whl
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