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A pure Python Levenshtein implementation that's not freaking GPL'd.

The latest stable version of pylev is 1.4.0, published on 2021-05-30. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	1.4.0
Published	2021-05-30 20:07:58 UTC
Install	`pip install --upgrade pylev`
Requires	none declared
License	—
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-12 17:33:31 UTC
Sources	pypi.org

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Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2021-05-30 20:07:58 UTC · 1991 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	7

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Version history

Version	Published
`1.4.0`	2021-05-30 20:07:58 UTC
`1.3.0`	2014-10-23 00:24:19 UTC
`1.2.0`	2013-01-21 22:05:05 UTC
`1.1.0`	2012-12-13 06:54:24 UTC
`1.0.2`	2012-12-13 05:11:10 UTC
`1.0.1`	2012-12-13 05:05:29 UTC
`1.0.0`	2012-12-13 04:49:16 UTC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of pylev?

The latest stable version of pylev is 1.4.0, published on 2021-05-30. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of pylev?

Run pip install --upgrade pylev. The latest stable version is 1.4.0 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is pylev deprecated?

No. pylev is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Python version does pylev require?

pylev 1.4.0 does not declare a Python version requirement.

Does pylev 1.4.0 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect pylev 1.4.0 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is pylev still maintained?

pylev published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 1991 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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