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apache/hamilton

Modular dataflow definition for Python environments

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2.6k stars203 forksLast push 2w Jupyter Notebook Apache-2.0

Decision brief

Apache Hamilton aids Python data environments by enabling modular, self-documenting dataflows with lineage/tracing and metadata support.

Good fit when

  • Requires detailed lineage and tracing in Python-based ETL processes
  • Need for scalable deployments of modular dataflows across different Python environments

Avoid when

  • Working exclusively within a non-Python environment where broader platform support is needed
  • Projects that do not require extensive metadata capture or lineage tracking capabilities

Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

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Maintenance
Very active (1d since push)
As of 2w
Provenance
Not a fork · Organization account
As of 2w
Security (OSV)
2 low (2 low)
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Company
The Apache Software Foundation·GitHub org profile·1mo
Commercial model
Pure OSS·GitHub org profile (public repos)·1mo

Install

git clone https://github.com/apache/hamilton

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Overview

Apache Hamilton is designed to help data scientists and engineers create testable, modular, self-documenting dataflows that capture lineage/tracing and metadata, supporting various Python-based applications from local runs to scalable deployments.

Capability facts

CLI
CLI entrypoint

Source: pyproject.toml:[project.scripts] · Aug 3, 2026

Languages
jupyter notebook, python

Source: github.language+pyproject.toml · Aug 3, 2026

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Compatibility

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Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 3, 2026)

Apache Hamilton supports Python 3.8+. We include the optional `visualization` dependency to display our Apache Hami
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Installation

Apache Hamilton supports Python 3.8+. We include the optional visualization dependency to display our Apache Hamilton DAG. For visualizations, Graphviz needs to be installed on your system separately.

pip install "apache-hamilton[visualization]"

To use the Apache Hamilton UI, install the ui and sdk dependencies.

pip install "apache-hamilton[ui,sdk]"

To try Apache Hamilton in the browser, visit www.tryhamilton.dev


📑 License

Apache Hamilton is released under the Apache 2.0 License. See LICENSE for details.

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