pyconfigurator
A library for easy configuration
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with conditions. The low install friction and permissive license make it a reasonable choice for simple config-file-plus-CLI scenarios. However, verify that it actually works with your target Python version—the classifiers suggest it may not be actively maintained for modern Python. If you need robust config handling for a new project, consider whether a more actively maintained alternative better suits your timeline.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Classifiers indicate support only through Python 3.5; compatibility with modern Python versions is unspecified.
- Low install friction with a single dependency (future).
- Maintenance is aging—last commit was 465 days ago, though the repository remains active and the package is marked Production/Stable.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache Software License (permissive) — Licensed under Apache Software License (permissive), imposing no significant restrictions on use or redistribution.
last release 2025-05-06 (465 days) · last repo commit 2025-05-06 · 6 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 360,798 downloads/mo, #7,243 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install pyconfigurator
from pyconfigurator import Configurator
config = Configurator()
config.parse_args()- Whether the package actually supports modern Python versions despite classifiers listing only up to 3.5
- Whether INI file parsing handles edge cases like nested sections or special characters
- Current test coverage and whether the aging codebase has unaddressed issues
What it is and what it does
pyconfigurator is a configuration library that merges command-line arguments and INI file settings into a single configuration object. It's designed to reduce boilerplate when you need both CLI flags and config files in the same application. The package depends only on future, keeping its footprint minimal.
The library targets developers who want straightforward config handling without the complexity of larger frameworks. It's been stable since 2014 and carries no known security vulnerabilities, but its classifiers only mention Python up to 3.5, raising questions about actual compatibility with current Python versions.
Use it for
- Build a CLI tool that reads defaults from an INI file and allows users to override them with command-line flags
- Manage application settings across development, staging, and production environments via separate config files
- Parse both system-wide and user-specific configuration files in a single initialization step
Worth the install?
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Yes, with conditions.
The low install friction and permissive license make it a reasonable choice for simple config-file-plus-CLI scenarios. However, verify that it actually works with your target Python version—the classifiers suggest it may not be actively maintained for modern Python. If you need robust config handling for a new project, consider whether a more actively maintained alternative better suits your timeline.
Install
pyconfigurator on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single dependency (future). Maintenance is aging—last commit was 465 days ago, though the repository remains active and the package is marked Production/Stable.
Classifiers indicate support only through Python 3.5; compatibility with modern Python versions is unspecified.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache Software License (permissive), imposing no significant restrictions on use or redistribution.
Quickstart
pip install pyconfigurator
from pyconfigurator import Configurator
config = Configurator()
config.parse_args()Verify before relying
- Whether the package actually supports modern Python versions despite classifiers listing only up to 3.5
- Whether INI file parsing handles edge cases like nested sections or special characters
- Current test coverage and whether the aging codebase has unaddressed issues
Package facts
| License | Apache Software License permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagefuture |
| Maintenance | Aging 465 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 360,798 / month, #7,243 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 :: Apache Software LicenseNatural Language :: EnglishProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 2.6Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.2Programming Language :: Python :: 3.3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.4Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5 |
Evidence: pyconfigurator-0.4.19-py3-none-any.whl
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