Twiggy
a Pythonic logger
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are starting a new project and value a clean, Pythonic logging API and can accept that the package is no longer maintained. No, if you need active bug fixes, security updates, or compatibility with the latest Python versions—consider modern alternatives like structlog or loguru instead. The low install friction and permissive license make it a low-risk experiment for small codebases.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Installation is frictionless (pure Python wheel, single dependency on six).
- However, the package is abandoned—last commit was 2021-09-08, over four years ago, with no active maintenance.
- Use only if you accept the risk of unpatched issues.
License · maintenance · safety
BSD (permissive) — Licensed under BSD (permissive), so you can use, modify, and distribute Twiggy freely in commercial and open-source projects without significant legal restrictions.
last release 2021-05-12 (1920 days) · last repo commit 2021-09-08 · 48 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 167,615 downloads/mo, #10,466 on PyPI
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pip install twiggy
from twiggy import quick_setup, log
quick_setup()
log.name('frank').fields(number=42).info('hello {who}', who='world')- Whether Twiggy's API and output format remain compatible with modern Python logging ecosystems and third-party integrations.
- Current test coverage and whether the codebase runs without warnings on Python 3.10+.
What it is and what it does
Twiggy is a structured logging library designed to make logging more Pythonic by supporting method chaining, named fields, and a fluent API. Instead of formatting log messages as strings upfront, you attach structured data (fields) to log entries and let the logger handle output formatting. It provides a quick-setup entry point for simple use and a more flexible configuration path for advanced scenarios.
The package depends only on six for Python 2/3 compatibility. It has been stable since its early releases and is classified as Production/Stable, but development stopped in 2021. The library is lightweight and installs with minimal friction, making it suitable for projects that value clean logging syntax but must accept the trade-off of no ongoing maintenance.
Use it for
- Add structured fields (like request IDs or user names) to log entries without manual string formatting.
- Build readable log output by chaining method calls (e.g., log.name('module').fields(x=1).info('message')).
- Replace Python's standard logging in small to medium projects where a simpler, more Pythonic API is preferred.
- Emit logs with consistent, machine-parseable structure for downstream analysis or aggregation.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you are starting a new project and value a clean, Pythonic logging API and can accept that the package is no longer maintained.
No, if you need active bug fixes, security updates, or compatibility with the latest Python versions—consider modern alternatives like structlog or loguru instead. The low install friction and permissive license make it a low-risk experiment for small codebases.
Install
twiggy on PyPI
Before you install
Installation is frictionless (pure Python wheel, single dependency on six). However, the package is abandoned—last commit was 2021-09-08, over four years ago, with no active maintenance. Use only if you accept the risk of unpatched issues.
License in practice
Licensed under BSD (permissive), so you can use, modify, and distribute Twiggy freely in commercial and open-source projects without significant legal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install twiggy
from twiggy import quick_setup, log
quick_setup()
log.name('frank').fields(number=42).info('hello {who}', who='world')Verify before relying
- Whether Twiggy's API and output format remain compatible with modern Python logging ecosystems and third-party integrations.
- Current test coverage and whether the codebase runs without warnings on Python 3.10+.
Package facts
| License | BSD permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagesix |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 1,920 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 167,615 / month, #10,466 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: System :: Logging |
Evidence: Twiggy-0.5.1-py3-none-any.whl
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