python-msilib

library0.6.0pypypiunverified

A Python library to read and write Microsoft Installer (.msi) files. Current version 0.6.0, supports Python >=3.13 and is under active development on GitHub.

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pip install python-msilib

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · PYTHON-MSILIB

python-msilib

azurepythonv0.6.0

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glibc

3.9–3.13

musl

3.9–3.13

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v? · pip install

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

py 3.10–3.95 runs

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glibc

py 3.10–3.95 runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

msilib

✓ import msilib

The library provides a drop-in replacement for the standard library msilib module.

Create a simple MSI file using python-msilib.

import msilib # Create a new MSI database with msilib.Create('example.msi', msilib.DefaultCab, msilib.UUID.Create()) as db: print('MSI file created successfully')

Debug

Known issues

breakingPython 3.13+ only: This library requires Python 3.13 or newer. Older Python versions (3.12, 3.11) are not supported.

fix

Upgrade to Python 3.13 or later.

affects: >=0.6.0

gotchaThe package name on PyPI is 'python-msilib', but the import module is 'msilib'. This can cause confusion if you try to 'import python-msilib'.

fix

Use 'import msilib' in your code.

affects: all

deprecatedSome APIs from the standard library 'msilib' may be deprecated or changed in newer Python versions. This package aims to maintain compatibility but may lag behind.

fix

Check the release notes for changes in API behavior.

affects: <0.6.0

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Version history

0.6.0latest on PyPI · released Apr 21, 2026

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/marcelotduarte/python-msilib ↗

packagehttps://pypi.org/project/python-msilib/ ↗

docshttps://docs.python.org/3.12/library/msilib.html ↗

changeloghttps://github.com/marcelotduarte/python-msilib/releases ↗