static3
A really simple WSGI way to serve static (or mixed) content.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The package is abandoned (last release 2016, last commit 2019) with no active maintenance or security updates. While it has no known vulnerabilities and no runtime dependencies, the lack of maintenance and unspecified Python version support make it unsuitable for new projects. Use only if maintaining legacy code already depending on it; for new work, choose an actively maintained WSGI static server.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Python version support is unspecified in the package metadata; verify compatibility with your target Python version before deployment.
- High install friction: no runtime dependencies but the package is abandoned (last release 2016-05-10, last commit 2019-06-28).
- No active maintenance or security updates for years.
License · maintenance · safety
LGPL (copyleft) — Licensed under LGPL (copyleft). Use in proprietary applications requires careful review of copyleft obligations—derivative works or linked code may require source disclosure. Acceptable for open-source projects or internal tools.
last release 2016-05-10 (3748 days) · last repo commit 2019-06-28 · 30 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 89,304 downloads/mo, #13,671 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install static3
from static import Cling
from wsgiref.simple_server import make_server
my_app = Cling("/my/directory")
make_server("localhost", 9999, my_app).serve_forever()- Whether the package works reliably on modern Python versions (3.9+) given its abandonment since 2016.
- Whether Genshi and kid template backends remain compatible with current versions of those libraries.
- Performance characteristics and security posture for production use compared to modern WSGI static servers.
What it is and what it does
static3 is a lightweight WSGI middleware for serving static files and optionally templated content. It provides two main components: Cling for simple file serving with optional gzip compression and custom headers, and Shock for serving files with template processing using string substitution, kid, or Genshi. The package was designed as a Python 3 fork of an older library and includes convenience methods for serving files via pkg_resources and ad-hoc HTTP sharing.
The library has no runtime dependencies and integrates directly into WSGI applications. It supports header customization by file type, extension, or URL prefix, and can serve pre-compressed gzip variants of files when available. However, the package has been abandoned since 2016 with no active maintenance, making it a legacy tool suitable primarily for existing deployments or isolated use cases rather than new projects.
Use it for
- Serve static assets (CSS, JS, images) from a Python WSGI application with minimal overhead.
- Ad-hoc HTTP file sharing for development or testing without setting up a full web server.
- Serve simple templated HTML files with variable substitution or Genshi templates in legacy systems.
- Add gzip compression and cache-control headers to static content in existing WSGI stacks.
Worth the install?
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No.
The package is abandoned (last release 2016, last commit 2019) with no active maintenance or security updates. While it has no known vulnerabilities and no runtime dependencies, the lack of maintenance and unspecified Python version support make it unsuitable for new projects. Use only if maintaining legacy code already depending on it; for new work, choose an actively maintained WSGI static server.
Install
static3 on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction: no runtime dependencies but the package is abandoned (last release 2016-05-10, last commit 2019-06-28). No active maintenance or security updates for years. Suitable only for legacy systems or isolated use cases where stability is not a concern.
Python version support is unspecified in the package metadata; verify compatibility with your target Python version before deployment.
License in practice
Licensed under LGPL (copyleft). Use in proprietary applications requires careful review of copyleft obligations—derivative works or linked code may require source disclosure. Acceptable for open-source projects or internal tools.
Quickstart
pip install static3
from static import Cling
from wsgiref.simple_server import make_server
my_app = Cling("/my/directory")
make_server("localhost", 9999, my_app).serve_forever()Verify before relying
- Whether the package works reliably on modern Python versions (3.9+) given its abandonment since 2016.
- Whether Genshi and kid template backends remain compatible with current versions of those libraries.
- Performance characteristics and security posture for production use compared to modern WSGI static servers.
Package facts
| License | LGPL copyleft |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 3,748 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 89,304 / month, #13,671 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaEnvironment :: Web EnvironmentIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: GNU Library or Lesser General Public License (LGPL)Natural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonTopic :: Software Development :: LibrariesTopic :: Utilities |
Evidence: static3-0.7.0.tar.gz
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