mozshellutil
Shell command line parsing utilities for Mozilla testing
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are working within Mozilla's testing ecosystem and need standardized shell command-line parsing. The package is stable, has no dependencies, and carries no security vulnerabilities. However, be aware that maintenance is aging—expect no active development, and verify that it integrates with your specific workflow before adopting it.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low install friction with no runtime dependencies.
- Maintenance status is aging—last release was 207 days ago—so expect minimal active development or bug fixes going forward.
License · maintenance · safety
MPL (copyleft) — Licensed under MPL, a copyleft license. You must disclose source modifications and comply with copyleft terms if you redistribute or modify the package.
last release 2026-01-19 (207 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 157,099 downloads/mo, #10,764 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install mozshellutil
import mozshellutil- What specific shell command-line parsing tasks this package handles beyond the summary
- Whether this package is actively maintained or if it is superseded by other tools
- Integration requirements with other mozbase components
What it is and what it does
mozshellutil is a utility library from Mozilla's mozbase project that provides shell command-line parsing and argument handling for testing infrastructure. It is designed for developers working on Mozilla testing pipelines who need to parse and manage shell commands and command-line arguments in a standardized way.
The package has no runtime dependencies and supports Python 3.8 through 3.13. With no known vulnerabilities and low install friction, it is straightforward to add to a project. However, the aging maintenance status suggests the package is stable but not actively developed, so it may not receive updates for new Python versions or bug fixes.
Use it for
- Parse and validate shell command-line arguments in Mozilla testing scripts
- Handle command-line utilities within Mozilla's automated testing infrastructure
- Integrate with mozbase testing tools that require standardized argument processing
- Build shell command wrappers for Mozilla test automation pipelines
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are working within Mozilla's testing ecosystem and need standardized shell command-line parsing.
The package is stable, has no dependencies, and carries no security vulnerabilities. However, be aware that maintenance is aging—expect no active development, and verify that it integrates with your specific workflow before adopting it.
Install
mozshellutil on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with no runtime dependencies. Maintenance status is aging—last release was 207 days ago—so expect minimal active development or bug fixes going forward.
License in practice
Licensed under MPL, a copyleft license. You must disclose source modifications and comply with copyleft terms if you redistribute or modify the package.
Quickstart
pip install mozshellutil
import mozshellutilVerify before relying
- What specific shell command-line parsing tasks this package handles beyond the summary
- Whether this package is actively maintained or if it is superseded by other tools
- Integration requirements with other mozbase components
Package facts
| License | MPL copyleft |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Aging 207 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 157,099 / month, #10,764 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Programming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
Evidence: mozshellutil-1.0.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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