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the portable Python dataframe library

Python ◇ bigquery Apache-2.0
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Forks gained+4+15+38

ibis gained 167 stars in the last 30 days, about 6 a day, and now has 6.7K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 606 stars a year. It ranks #228 among Python repositories and #1,421 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

ibis is an open-source project written in Python: the portable Python dataframe library.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in bigquery, clickhouse, database. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ pip install ibis

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

ibis 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

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install ibis using your package manager: `pip install ibis`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ibis.

3

Import ibis into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `ibis --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 6,670 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Python for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Python and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 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 ibis do? +

the portable Python dataframe library

What language is ibis written in? +

The primary language is Python. Topics include: bigquery, clickhouse, database, datafusion, duckdb.

Is ibis actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 545 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does ibis have? +

ibis has 6,670 stars and 768 forks on GitHub.

How does ibis rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 6,670 stars, ibis-project/ibis is ranked #1,421 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #228 among Python projects.

What license is ibis distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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