plyvel
Plyvel, a fast and feature-rich Python interface to LevelDB
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need embedded key-value storage with high performance and are comfortable with C++ compilation requirements. The package is stable and production-ready, with no known vulnerabilities. The aging maintenance status is not a blocker—the repository is still active. Install friction is moderate but manageable with prebuilt wheels on common platforms.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires LevelDB development headers and a C++ compiler; prebuilt wheels available for Linux x86_64, but other platforms may require compilation.
- Medium install friction due to C++ compilation requirements (Cython-based bindings).
- The package is aging but stable; last release was 2024-01-15 and the repository remains active with recent commits as of 2025-09-03.
License · maintenance · safety
BSD License (permissive) — BSD License (permissive) places no significant restrictions on use, modification, or distribution in proprietary or open-source projects.
last release 2024-01-15 (942 days) · last repo commit 2025-09-03 · 580 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 2,305,077 downloads/mo, #3,153 on PyPI
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pip install plyvel
import plyvel
db = plyvel.DB(b'/tmp/testdb', create_if_missing=True)
db.put(b'key', b'value')
print(db.get(b'key'))- Whether the package supports the latest Python versions or has known incompatibilities.
- Performance characteristics and typical throughput compared to other embedded key-value stores.
- Whether the aging maintenance status indicates planned deprecation or stable long-term support.
What it is and what it does
Plyvel wraps LevelDB, a high-performance embedded key-value storage engine, and exposes it through a Python API. It is designed for applications that need fast, persistent storage of key-value pairs without the overhead of a separate database server. The package is built with Cython and requires compilation against LevelDB headers, which adds installation friction on platforms without prebuilt wheels.
The library is classified as Production/Stable and has been in active use since its first release in 2012. It supports a rich feature set including iterators, snapshots, and batch operations. The aging maintenance status reflects that the last release was over a year ago, though the repository remains active and no security vulnerabilities are recorded. It is suitable for applications requiring embedded, high-speed key-value storage, such as caching layers, local indices, or data processing pipelines.
Use it for
- Building a high-performance local cache or index for a data processing application.
- Storing application state or configuration in a persistent, queryable key-value store.
- Implementing a time-series or log storage backend for monitoring or analytics.
- Prototyping or running a small-scale database without deploying a separate database service.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need embedded key-value storage with high performance and are comfortable with C++ compilation requirements.
The package is stable and production-ready, with no known vulnerabilities. The aging maintenance status is not a blocker—the repository is still active. Install friction is moderate but manageable with prebuilt wheels on common platforms.
Install
plyvel on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to C++ compilation requirements (Cython-based bindings). The package is aging but stable; last release was 2024-01-15 and the repository remains active with recent commits as of 2025-09-03. Prebuilt wheels are available for multiple Python versions on Linux x86_64.
Requires LevelDB development headers and a C++ compiler; prebuilt wheels available for Linux x86_64, but other platforms may require compilation.
License in practice
BSD License (permissive) places no significant restrictions on use, modification, or distribution in proprietary or open-source projects.
Quickstart
pip install plyvel
import plyvel
db = plyvel.DB(b'/tmp/testdb', create_if_missing=True)
db.put(b'key', b'value')
print(db.get(b'key'))Verify before relying
- Whether the package supports the latest Python versions or has known incompatibilities.
- Performance characteristics and typical throughput compared to other embedded key-value stores.
- Whether the aging maintenance status indicates planned deprecation or stable long-term support.
Package facts
| License | BSD License permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Aging 942 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 2,305,077 / month, #3,153 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 :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: Information TechnologyIntended Audience :: Science/ResearchLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseOperating System :: POSIXProgramming Language :: C++Programming Language :: CythonProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 3Topic :: DatabaseTopic :: Database :: Database Engines/ServersTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules |
Evidence: plyvel-1.5.1-cp310-cp310-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl; plyvel-1.5.1-cp311-cp311-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl; plyvel-1.5.1-cp312-cp312-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl; plyvel-1.5.1-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl; plyvel-1.5.1-cp38-cp38-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl; plyvel-1.5.1-cp39-cp39-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl
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