python-simple-logger
A simple logger for python
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with conditions. The package solves real problems (duplicate filtering, credential masking, colored output) and is actively maintained with no known vulnerabilities. However, high install friction and minimal adoption suggest it is best suited for small projects or teams already familiar with it. For production systems or teams standardizing on logging, consider whether the convenience features justify the dependency.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python >=3.9; depends on colorlog for colored output support.
- High install friction due to a single source distribution format.
- Maintenance is active with a recent release dated 2026-02-26, though the package has minimal adoption and zero repository stars, suggesting limited community validation.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache-2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions beyond attribution and liability disclaimers.
last release 2026-02-26 (169 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-13
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 77,940 downloads/mo, #14,479 on PyPI
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pip install python-simple-logger
from simple_logger.logger import get_logger
import logging
logger = get_logger(name=__name__, level=logging.DEBUG, filename="my-log.log")
logger.info("This is INFO log")- Whether the 'success' log level is a standard logging extension or custom implementation.
- Performance characteristics when masking sensitive data in high-volume logging scenarios.
- Compatibility with structured logging frameworks or JSON output formats.
- Actual adoption and real-world usage patterns beyond download statistics.
What it is and what it does
python-simple-logger wraps Python's standard logging to provide a simpler interface for console and file logging with convenience features like duplicate filtering, sensitive data masking, and colored output. It exposes a get_logger() factory function that returns a logger configured for your use case, with optional parameters to control output level, filename, and behavior like automatic masking of passwords, tokens, and API keys.
The package depends on colorlog for terminal coloring and requires Python >=3.9. It is actively maintained with a recent release, but has minimal community engagement, suggesting it may be a specialized tool rather than a widely-used standard. The high install friction (source-only distribution) means installation requires compilation or a working build environment.
Use it for
- Add colored, deduplicated logging to CLI tools or scripts without boilerplate configuration.
- Automatically redact passwords, tokens, and API keys from logs to prevent accidental credential exposure.
- Force colored output in containerized or CI/CD environments where TTY detection fails.
- Log to both console and file simultaneously with a single logger instance.
- Quickly prototype logging in small Python projects without learning the logging module deeply.
Worth the install?
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Yes, with conditions.
The package solves real problems (duplicate filtering, credential masking, colored output) and is actively maintained with no known vulnerabilities. However, high install friction and minimal adoption suggest it is best suited for small projects or teams already familiar with it. For production systems or teams standardizing on logging, consider whether the convenience features justify the dependency.
Install
python-simple-logger on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction due to a single source distribution format. Maintenance is active with a recent release dated 2026-02-26, though the package has minimal adoption and zero repository stars, suggesting limited community validation.
Requires Python >=3.9; depends on colorlog for colored output support.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache-2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial and private use with minimal restrictions beyond attribution and liability disclaimers.
Quickstart
pip install python-simple-logger
from simple_logger.logger import get_logger
import logging
logger = get_logger(name=__name__, level=logging.DEBUG, filename="my-log.log")
logger.info("This is INFO log")Verify before relying
- Whether the 'success' log level is a standard logging extension or custom implementation.
- Performance characteristics when masking sensitive data in high-volume logging scenarios.
- Compatibility with structured logging frameworks or JSON output formats.
- Actual adoption and real-world usage patterns beyond download statistics.
Package facts
| License | Apache-2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.9 |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagecolorlog |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 169 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 77,940 / month, #14,479 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Operating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3 |
Evidence: python_simple_logger-2.0.19.tar.gz
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