py-deviceid
A simple library to get or create a unique device id for a device in Python.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need a simple device identifier and can verify that the DevDeviceId specification meets your stability and cross-platform requirements. The zero-dependency design and MIT license make it low-risk to try. However, the Alpha status and lack of recent updates mean you should test thoroughly in your target environment before relying on it in production.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- No runtime dependencies and a pure-Python wheel distribution mean installation is straightforward.
- However, the package is in Alpha status and has not been updated since March 2025, suggesting limited active maintenance.
License · maintenance · safety
permissive license (permissive) — MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—you may use this in commercial or proprietary projects as long as you include the license notice.
last release 2025-03-07 (525 days) · last repo commit 2025-09-17 · 1 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 4,986,680 downloads/mo, #2,186 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install py-deviceid
from deviceid import get_device_id
device_id = get_device_id()
print(f'Device ID is: {device_id}')- What system properties does the DevDeviceId specification use to generate the device ID?
- Whether the device ID is stable across reboots and system updates.
- Cross-platform behavior: does it work identically on Windows, macOS, and Linux?
- Whether the implementation handles virtual machines or containers differently than physical hardware.
What it is and what it does
py-deviceid is a lightweight Python library that generates a unique identifier for a device based on the DevDeviceId specification. It exposes a single function, get_device_id(), that returns a string representing the device. The package has no runtime dependencies and supports Python 3.8 through 3.12, making it easy to integrate into existing projects.
The library is intended for scenarios where you need a machine-specific identifier—such as device tracking, licensing, telemetry, or system inventory. Because it is in Alpha status and has not been actively updated since its initial release, it should be evaluated carefully for production use, particularly if you need guarantees about identifier stability or cross-platform consistency.
Use it for
- Tracking or identifying individual machines in a fleet or telemetry system.
- Generating unique device identifiers for software licensing or activation workflows.
- Correlating logs or events to specific hardware in a multi-machine environment.
- Creating device fingerprints for security or fraud-detection systems.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you need a simple device identifier and can verify that the DevDeviceId specification meets your stability and cross-platform requirements.
The zero-dependency design and MIT license make it low-risk to try. However, the Alpha status and lack of recent updates mean you should test thoroughly in your target environment before relying on it in production.
Install
py-deviceid on PyPI
Before you install
No runtime dependencies and a pure-Python wheel distribution mean installation is straightforward. However, the package is in Alpha status and has not been updated since March 2025, suggesting limited active maintenance.
License in practice
MIT license permits free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—you may use this in commercial or proprietary projects as long as you include the license notice.
Quickstart
pip install py-deviceid
from deviceid import get_device_id
device_id = get_device_id()
print(f'Device ID is: {device_id}')Verify before relying
- What system properties does the DevDeviceId specification use to generate the device ID?
- Whether the device ID is stable across reboots and system updates.
- Cross-platform behavior: does it work identically on Windows, macOS, and Linux?
- Whether the implementation handles virtual machines or containers differently than physical hardware.
Package facts
| License | permissive license permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Aging 525 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 4,986,680 / month, #2,186 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
Evidence: py_deviceid-0.1.1-py3-none-any.whl
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