---
id: pydantic
version: "2.13.4"
license: MIT
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
---

# pydantic — Data validation using Python type hints

License: permissive · Maintenance: active · Popularity: top 100 on PyPI

## Install

pip install pydantic
uv add pydantic
poetry add pydantic

## Description

# Pydantic Validation

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## AI interpretation — verify before relying

Pydantic validates Python data structures against type hints, converting and coercing input to match declared schemas with minimal boilerplate. It powers data parsing, API request/response validation, and configuration management across Python 3.9+.

Verdict: Pydantic 2.13.4 is a mature, actively maintained validation library in the top 100 PyPI packages with zero known vulnerabilities, permissive MIT licensing, and minimal install friction. Recommended for production use in data validation, API frameworks, and configuration management.

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