Pyku

Pyku is an open-source Python library designed to provide a lightweight, modular toolkit for building Python applications. It emphasizes a minimal core and a pluggable architecture that allows developers to extend functionality through plugins rather than modifying the core code. The goal is to support small-to-medium projects with clear separation between core logic and extensions.

The library offers a small core runtime, a plugin system with a simple registry, and utilities for configuration, logging, and testing. This combination aims to make it easier to compose applications from independently developed components while keeping the core minimal and stable. The design favors explicit interfaces and predictable extension points to improve maintainability and testability.

Architecture is organized around a core that manages lifecycle and core services, while plugins contribute commands, services, or data processors. Discovery is facilitated by a registry and optional integration points for packaging ecosystems. Pyku strives to be cross-platform and compatible with common Python environments, with an emphasis on minimal dependencies and straightforward installation.

Usage and distribution typically involve installing Pyku from a package index and integrating it into a project through its plugin mechanism. It is described by maintainers as suitable for educational projects, tooling demonstrations, and scenarios that benefit from a clean separation between core logic and extensions. Documentation generally covers installation, core concepts, and examples of creating and composing plugins.

Development and reception are driven by a community of volunteers and contributors. Ongoing updates, bug fixes, and feature ideas are tracked in public repositories, with guidelines for collaboration and contribution to encourage broader participation.