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readchar active

Library to easily read single chars and key strokes

The latest stable version of readchar is 4.2.2, published on 2026-04-06. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

Latest stable version	4.2.2
Published	2026-04-06 19:45:52 UTC
Install	`pip install --upgrade readchar`
Requires	`python >=3.8`
License	—
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-13 11:17:15 UTC
Sources	pypi.org

Maintenance

Activity	slowing down
Last stable release	2026-04-06 19:45:52 UTC · 220 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	1
Published versions	40

Heuristic based only on release dates; it does not measure issue or security response times.

Version history

Version	Published
`4.2.2`	2026-04-06 19:45:52 UTC
`4.2.1`	2024-11-04 18:28:02 UTC
`4.2.0`	2024-08-11 19:52:11 UTC
`4.1.0`	2024-05-16 16:03:22 UTC
`4.0.6`	2024-03-15 17:00:39 UTC
`4.0.5`	2023-03-17 08:19:27 UTC
`4.0.4`	2023-03-15 11:43:01 UTC
`4.0.3`	2022-09-11 17:36:22 UTC
`4.0.2`	2022-08-18 10:36:46 UTC
`4.0.1`	2022-08-13 17:59:19 UTC
`4.0.0`	2022-08-11 09:29:38 UTC
`3.1.0`	2022-07-24 15:17:12 UTC
`3.0.6`	2022-07-24 15:04:31 UTC
`3.0.5`	2022-01-05 14:02:11 UTC
`3.0.4`	2021-03-16 06:01:32 UTC
`3.0.3`	2021-02-28 20:00:10 UTC
`3.0.2`	2021-02-28 19:53:46 UTC
`3.0.1`	2021-02-28 19:35:07 UTC
`2.0.1`	2018-08-03 14:55:19 UTC
`2.0.0`	2018-07-17 14:17:50 UTC

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Version compatibility

Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).

Runtime	Newest compatible version
`python 3.8`	`4.2.2`
`python 3.9`	`4.2.2`
`python 3.10`	`4.2.2`
`python 3.11`	`4.2.2`
`python 3.12`	`4.2.2`
`python 3.13`	`4.2.2`

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of readchar?

The latest stable version of readchar is 4.2.2, published on 2026-04-06. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

How do I install the latest version of readchar?

Run pip install --upgrade readchar. The latest stable version is 4.2.2 (verified 2026-11-13).

Is readchar deprecated?

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

Which Python version does readchar require?

readchar 4.2.2 declares this requirement: python >=3.8.

Does readchar 4.2.2 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect readchar 4.2.2 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is readchar still maintained?

readchar published 1 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 220 days ago. Activity: slowing down.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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