A toolbox for integrated information theory.
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pyphi gained 11 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 436. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 36 stars a year. It ranks #750 among Python repositories and #5,920 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
pyphi is an open-source project written in Python: A toolbox for integrated information theory.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in causality, causation, information. 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 pyphi⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
pyphi 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
Production System Integration
Embed pyphi into Python backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install pyphi using your package manager: `pip install pyphi`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for pyphi.
Import pyphi into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `pyphi --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.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
wmayner/pyphi is currently ranked #5,920 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #5,913 | JetBrains/youtrackdb | Java | ★ 437 | Compare ↗ |
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| #5,920 | wmayner/pyphi This Project | Python | ★ 436 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pyphi do? +
A toolbox for integrated information theory.
What language is pyphi written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: causality, causation, information, integrated-information, modeling.
Is pyphi actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 22 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does pyphi have? +
pyphi has 436 stars and 109 forks on GitHub.
How does pyphi rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 436 stars, wmayner/pyphi is ranked #5,920 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #750 among Python projects.
What license is pyphi distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
