pccm
Python C++ Code Manager.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need dynamic C++ compilation from Python and are comfortable with dormant maintenance. The package is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, but expect no updates or support. Install only if your use case tolerates a frozen codebase and you've verified it works with your C++ compiler and Python version.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python >= 3.6.
- Compilation of C++ code depends on a working C++ compiler and build toolchain on the target system.
- Low install friction with a pure-Python wheel.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive and poses no restrictions on commercial or private use, modification, or redistribution.
last release 2024-09-06 (707 days) · last repo commit 2024-09-29 · 15 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 181,494 downloads/mo, #10,124 on PyPI
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pip install pccm
import pccm
# Create a C++ code manager instance and define/compile C++ code
code = pccm.builder.Builder()
code.raw("int add(int a, int b) { return a + b; }")
code.build()- Whether the package works reliably with modern C++ standards and recent compiler versions.
- Compatibility with PyPy beyond the classifier claim.
- Whether dormant status means critical bugs remain unfixed.
What it is and what it does
PCCM is a Python library that bridges Python and C++ by letting you write C++ code as Python strings and compile it dynamically. It wraps the complexity of C++ compilation behind a Python API, using dependencies like pybind11 for bindings, ccimport for compilation, and lark for parsing. The package is designed for developers who want to prototype or integrate C++ code without leaving Python or manually managing build systems.
The library sits between pure Python and traditional C++ development: you define C++ functions and classes in Python code, PCCM generates the necessary build artifacts, and the compiled code becomes callable from Python. It's useful for performance-critical sections, wrapping existing C++ libraries, or rapid prototyping of C++ logic without context-switching to a separate build environment.
Use it for
- Inline C++ optimization of performance-critical Python functions without writing separate build files.
- Rapid prototyping of C++ algorithms directly from Python notebooks or scripts.
- Wrapping or extending existing C++ libraries with Python-friendly bindings on the fly.
- Building hybrid Python/C++ applications where C++ code is generated or modified at runtime.
- Educational exploration of C++ from a Python-first workflow.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you need dynamic C++ compilation from Python and are comfortable with dormant maintenance.
The package is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, but expect no updates or support. Install only if your use case tolerates a frozen codebase and you've verified it works with your C++ compiler and Python version.
Install
pccm on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a pure-Python wheel. Maintenance is dormant—last release was 707 days ago and the repository shows no recent activity, though it remains unarchived. The package is stable enough for existing users but unlikely to receive bug fixes or updates.
Requires Python >= 3.6. Compilation of C++ code depends on a working C++ compiler and build toolchain on the target system.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive and poses no restrictions on commercial or private use, modification, or redistribution.
Quickstart
pip install pccm
import pccm
# Create a C++ code manager instance and define/compile C++ code
code = pccm.builder.Builder()
code.raw("int add(int a, int b) { return a + b; }")
code.build()Verify before relying
- Whether the package works reliably with modern C++ standards and recent compiler versions.
- Compatibility with PyPy beyond the classifier claim.
- Whether dormant status means critical bugs remain unfixed.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.6 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 5 packagesccimportpybind11firelarkportalocker |
| Maintenance | Dormant 707 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 181,494 / month, #10,124 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | License :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPy |
Evidence: pccm-0.4.16-py3-none-any.whl
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