rf-protocols
Library to decode and encode radio frequency signals.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes. The package is actively maintained, has no external dependencies, carries a permissive MIT license, and requires only Python 3.13.0. It fills a specific need for Home Assistant RF integration work with low friction and no known vulnerabilities. Install if you're building RF device support for Home Assistant.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.13.0 or later
- Low friction installation with no runtime dependencies.
- Active maintenance as of late July 2026, with recent commits and steady development.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution in both open-source and proprietary contexts.
last release 2026-06-14 (61 days) · last repo commit 2026-07-21 · 10 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 115,368 downloads/mo, #12,252 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install rf-protocols==4.3.0
import rf_protocols
# Decode or encode RF signals using the library's protocol handlers- Which specific RF protocols are supported by version 4.3.0
- Whether the package handles both transmission and reception or only decoding/encoding
- Integration requirements or configuration steps beyond import
What it is and what it does
rf-protocols is a Python library that handles the low-level work of decoding and encoding radio frequency signals, designed specifically for Home Assistant integrations. It provides protocol implementations without requiring external compiled dependencies, making it straightforward to add RF device support to Home Assistant automations and integrations.
The package targets developers building Home Assistant integrations or automations that need to communicate with RF-based devices. With no runtime dependencies and active maintenance, it serves as a self-contained toolkit for RF signal manipulation in the Home Assistant ecosystem.
Use it for
- Decode RF signals from wireless sensors or remotes for Home Assistant automation triggers
- Encode RF commands to control wireless devices through Home Assistant
- Build Home Assistant integrations for RF-based smart home devices
- Implement RF protocol support in custom Home Assistant add-ons
Worth the install?
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Yes.
The package is actively maintained, has no external dependencies, carries a permissive MIT license, and requires only Python 3.13.0. It fills a specific need for Home Assistant RF integration work with low friction and no known vulnerabilities. Install if you're building RF device support for Home Assistant.
Install
rf-protocols on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation with no runtime dependencies. Active maintenance as of late July 2026, with recent commits and steady development.
Requires Python 3.13.0 or later
License in practice
MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution in both open-source and proprietary contexts.
Quickstart
pip install rf-protocols==4.3.0
import rf_protocols
# Decode or encode RF signals using the library's protocol handlersVerify before relying
- Which specific RF protocols are supported by version 4.3.0
- Whether the package handles both transmission and reception or only decoding/encoding
- Integration requirements or configuration steps beyond import
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.13.0 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 61 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 115,368 / month, #12,252 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: rf_protocols-4.3.0-py3-none-any.whl
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