MagicStack/asyncpg
A fast PostgreSQL Database Client Library for Python/asyncio.
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#143
MOST-STARRED Python
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +49 | +202 | +630 |
| Per day | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Forks gained | +2 | +9 | +24 |
asyncpg gained 202 stars in the last 30 days, about 7 a day, and now has 8.1K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 809 stars a year. It ranks #143 among Python repositories and #853 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#1650
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
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asyncpg has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1650. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
asyncpg is an open-source project written in Python: A fast PostgreSQL Database Client Library for Python/asyncio.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in async-programming, async-python, asyncio. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ pip install asyncpg⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
asyncpg coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
High-Throughput Storage
Persist and retrieve structured data records with minimal latency and high concurrency.
In-Memory Caching
Accelerate application response times by caching frequently queried database entities.
Analytical Queries
Run aggregate metrics and point lookups across large sets of records.
Distributed Replication
Synchronize state across multiple cluster nodes with strong consistency guarantees.
🚀 Getting Started
Install asyncpg using your package manager: `pip install asyncpg`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for asyncpg.
Import asyncpg into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `asyncpg --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does asyncpg do? +
A fast PostgreSQL Database Client Library for Python/asyncio.
What language is asyncpg written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: async-programming, async-python, asyncio, database-driver, high-performance.
Is asyncpg actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 277 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does asyncpg have? +
asyncpg has 8,094 stars and 472 forks on GitHub.
How does asyncpg rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 8,094 stars, MagicStack/asyncpg is ranked #853 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #143 among Python projects.
What license is asyncpg distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
