patchelf-wrapper
A wrapper for patchelf
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The project is abandoned (last release 2020-07-04, repository archived), installs only patchelf 0.11 which is likely outdated, and requires a C compiler and build tools for every installation. For new projects, use your OS package manager or a modern build tool. For existing projects already using this package, consider migrating to a maintained alternative or installing patchelf directly via your system's package manager.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires a C compiler and build tools to compile patchelf from source during installation; only supports Linux (POSIX).
- High install friction: the package builds patchelf from source as part of installation.
- Repository is archived and last updated 2022-01-19, with no releases since 2020-07-04; maintenance is abandoned.
License · maintenance · safety
BSD (permissive) — Licensed under BSD (permissive), so no restrictions on use. Note that patchelf itself, which this wrapper installs, is licensed under GPL, version 3.
last release 2020-07-04 (2232 days) · last repo commit 2022-01-19 · 7 stars · archived
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,178,932 downloads/mo, #4,261 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
# In setup.py or requirements.txt:
# patchelf-wrapper==1.2.0
# Or install directly:
# pip install patchelf-wrapper
# Then use in your build setup:
from patchelf_wrapper import build_patchelf- Whether patchelf 0.11 remains compatible with modern Linux distributions and Python versions.
- Whether the GPL v3 license of patchelf creates compliance obligations for downstream projects.
- Current state of the upstream patchelf project and whether 0.11 is still maintained.
What it is and what it does
patchelf-wrapper is a Python package that automates the installation of patchelf 0.11, a utility for modifying ELF binaries. It's designed for Python projects that need patchelf as a build dependency and want to avoid requiring end-users to install it via their OS package manager. The wrapper provides setup commands to check, build, and install patchelf into a project's environment.
The package has no runtime dependencies and installs patchelf by downloading and compiling its source during the installation process. It's intended only for developers packaging Python tools that depend on patchelf, not for end-users of patchelf itself. The repository is archived and has not been updated since 2022-01-19, making it a legacy tool for older projects.
Use it for
- Packaging a Python tool that modifies ELF binaries and needs patchelf available at build time without requiring users to install system packages.
- Automating CI/CD pipelines where patchelf must be available but system package managers are not available or not preferred.
- Building Python wheels that depend on patchelf functionality for binary patching during the build process.
Worth the install?
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No.
The project is abandoned (last release 2020-07-04, repository archived), installs only patchelf 0.11 which is likely outdated, and requires a C compiler and build tools for every installation. For new projects, use your OS package manager or a modern build tool. For existing projects already using this package, consider migrating to a maintained alternative or installing patchelf directly via your system's package manager.
Install
patchelf-wrapper on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction: the package builds patchelf from source as part of installation. Repository is archived and last updated 2022-01-19, with no releases since 2020-07-04; maintenance is abandoned.
Requires a C compiler and build tools to compile patchelf from source during installation; only supports Linux (POSIX).
License in practice
Licensed under BSD (permissive), so no restrictions on use. Note that patchelf itself, which this wrapper installs, is licensed under GPL, version 3.
Quickstart
# In setup.py or requirements.txt:
# patchelf-wrapper==1.2.0
# Or install directly:
# pip install patchelf-wrapper
# Then use in your build setup:
from patchelf_wrapper import build_patchelfVerify before relying
- Whether patchelf 0.11 remains compatible with modern Linux distributions and Python versions.
- Whether the GPL v3 license of patchelf creates compliance obligations for downstream projects.
- Current state of the upstream patchelf project and whether 0.11 is still maintained.
Package facts
| License | BSD permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 2,232 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | repository archived |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,178,932 / month, #4,261 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 :: BSD LicenseOperating System :: POSIX :: LinuxProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Topic :: Software Development :: Build Tools |
Evidence: patchelf-wrapper-1.2.0.tar.gz
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