PyLink
Universal communication interface using File-Like API
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The package is abandoned (last release 2017-11-29, no commits since), targets obsolete Python versions (2.6–3.2), and offers no maintenance or security updates. Unless you are maintaining legacy code already using PyLink, modern projects should use transport-specific libraries or a maintained abstraction layer. The high install friction and lack of support make it unsuitable for new development.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Package targets Python 2.6–3.2; compatibility with modern Python versions is uncertain.
- High install friction: the package is abandoned (last release 2017-11-29, 3180 days ago) with no runtime dependencies but a source-only distribution.
- Expect compatibility issues with modern Python versions and no maintenance support.
License · maintenance · safety
BSD (permissive) — BSD license is permissive and poses no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution in proprietary or open-source projects.
last release 2017-11-29 (3180 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 99,002 downloads/mo, #13,044 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install pylink
from pylink import TCPLink
link = TCPLink('localhost', 7)
link.write('Hello')
result = link.read()- Whether the package actually works on Python 3.8+ despite classifiers only listing up to 3.2
- Whether GSM modem support still functions with current serial hardware and drivers
- Whether TCP/UDP optimizations from version 0.2 remain adequate for modern workloads
What it is and what it does
PyLink is a thin abstraction layer that wraps TCP, UDP, serial, and GSM communication behind a common file-like interface (read/write methods). It lets you write communication code once and swap transport mechanisms—for instance, switching from local serial to remote TCP—without rewriting the core logic. The package is particularly aimed at projects that need to support multiple communication paths, such as embedded systems that can talk over IP or direct serial links.
The library was last updated in 2017-11-29 and is now abandoned. It targets Python 2.6 through 3.2, and while the changelog mentions Python 3 compatibility fixes, there is no evidence of maintenance for modern Python versions. The GSM support relies on AT commands over a serial or network link, making it useful for older modem-based systems but potentially obsolete for contemporary hardware.
Use it for
- Embedded systems that communicate via both local serial ports and remote TCP connections, needing a single abstraction.
- Legacy GSM modem integration where AT commands must be sent over serial or network links.
- Test harnesses or simulation frameworks that swap between live hardware and mock services.
- IoT projects with fallback communication paths across multiple transport types.
Worth the install?
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No.
The package is abandoned (last release 2017-11-29, no commits since), targets obsolete Python versions (2.6–3.2), and offers no maintenance or security updates. Unless you are maintaining legacy code already using PyLink, modern projects should use transport-specific libraries or a maintained abstraction layer. The high install friction and lack of support make it unsuitable for new development.
Install
pylink on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction: the package is abandoned (last release 2017-11-29, 3180 days ago) with no runtime dependencies but a source-only distribution. Expect compatibility issues with modern Python versions and no maintenance support.
Package targets Python 2.6–3.2; compatibility with modern Python versions is uncertain.
License in practice
BSD license is permissive and poses no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution in proprietary or open-source projects.
Quickstart
pip install pylink
from pylink import TCPLink
link = TCPLink('localhost', 7)
link.write('Hello')
result = link.read()Verify before relying
- Whether the package actually works on Python 3.8+ despite classifiers only listing up to 3.2
- Whether GSM modem support still functions with current serial hardware and drivers
- Whether TCP/UDP optimizations from version 0.2 remain adequate for modern workloads
Package facts
| License | BSD permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 3,180 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 99,002 / month, #13,044 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: Telecommunications IndustryLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 2.6Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.2Topic :: InternetTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Utilities |
Evidence: PyLink-0.3.3.tar.gz
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