pyats.contrib
Open source package for pyATS framework extensions.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes—if you are already using pyATS. The package is actively maintained (released 7 days ago), has low install friction, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive Apache 2.0 license. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into pyATS installations and provides a curated collection of extensions. Install it as part of a full pyATS setup or separately if you have a lightweight installation and need specific plugins.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires an existing pyATS installation; designed as an add-on to the pyATS framework rather than a standalone tool.
- Low install friction with five runtime dependencies (requests, requests-toolbelt, xlrd, xlwt, xlsxwriter).
- Actively maintained with a release 7 days ago.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache 2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache 2.0 (permissive), allowing use in commercial and open-source projects with minimal restrictions—you must include a copy of the license and state significant changes.
last release 2026-08-07 (7 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 196,263 downloads/mo, #9,790 on PyPI
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pip install pyats.contrib
from pyats.contrib import <extension_name>
# Extensions auto-integrate via pyATS entry-point hooks- Which specific plugins and extensions are included in version 26.7—documentation references individual README files in src/ folders.
- Whether lazy-loading patterns are used throughout to minimize impact on users who don't need all extensions.
- Compatibility with Python versions beyond 3.8, given classifiers list 3.5–3.8 but no explicit requires_python constraint.
What it is and what it does
pyats.contrib is a collection of open-source extensions and plugins built for the pyATS network automation framework. It serves as a central repository where the pyATS development team and community members collaborate to extend the framework's capabilities through plugins that automatically integrate via published hook and entry-point interfaces. The package is typically installed alongside pyATS (either as part of a full installation or separately) and provides additional functionality for network testing, automation, and monitoring tasks.
The package emphasizes minimal dependencies and lazy-loading patterns, allowing users to selectively enable features without forcing unnecessary installations. It includes five runtime dependencies (requests, requests-toolbelt, xlrd, xlwt, xlsxwriter) for HTTP operations and spreadsheet handling. Each extension lives in its own folder with its own documentation and unit tests, making it straightforward to discover and use only the plugins you need.
Use it for
- Extend pyATS with custom plugins for specialized network testing workflows without modifying the core framework.
- Access community-contributed automation extensions for common network device types and testing scenarios.
- Build lightweight pyATS installations by adding only the contrib extensions your team actually needs.
- Collaborate on open-source network automation tools alongside the pyATS development team and other contributors.
- Handle spreadsheet-based test data and reporting (via xlrd, xlwt, xlsxwriter dependencies).
Worth the install?
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Yes—if you are already using pyATS.
The package is actively maintained (released 7 days ago), has low install friction, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive Apache 2.0 license. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into pyATS installations and provides a curated collection of extensions. Install it as part of a full pyATS setup or separately if you have a lightweight installation and need specific plugins.
Install
pyats-contrib on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with five runtime dependencies (requests, requests-toolbelt, xlrd, xlwt, xlsxwriter). Actively maintained with a release 7 days ago. Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing pyATS installations.
Requires an existing pyATS installation; designed as an add-on to the pyATS framework rather than a standalone tool.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache 2.0 (permissive), allowing use in commercial and open-source projects with minimal restrictions—you must include a copy of the license and state significant changes.
Quickstart
pip install pyats.contrib
from pyats.contrib import <extension_name>
# Extensions auto-integrate via pyATS entry-point hooksVerify before relying
- Which specific plugins and extensions are included in version 26.7—documentation references individual README files in src/ folders.
- Whether lazy-loading patterns are used throughout to minimize impact on users who don't need all extensions.
- Compatibility with Python versions beyond 3.8, given classifiers list 3.5–3.8 but no explicit requires_python constraint.
Package facts
| License | Apache 2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 5 packagesrequestsrequests-toolbeltxlrdxlwtxlsxwriter |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 7 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 196,263 / month, #9,790 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/StableDevelopment Status :: 6 - MatureEnvironment :: ConsoleIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: Information TechnologyIntended Audience :: System AdministratorsIntended Audience :: Telecommunications IndustryLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseOperating System :: MacOSOperating System :: POSIX :: LinuxProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonTopic :: Software Development :: Build ToolsTopic :: Software Development :: LibrariesTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Software Development :: Testing |
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