Flask

Lightweight Python web framework

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Critical - needs support
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Critical
Bus Factor
High risk
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Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Overview

Flask is a lightweight WSGI web application framework in Python. It is designed to make getting started quick and easy.

Importance

  • Popular Python microframework
  • Powers APIs and microservices
  • Foundation for small to medium apps
  • Critical for Python web ecosystem

Key Features

  • Minimal core
  • Extensible architecture
  • Jinja2 templating
  • Werkzeug WSGI toolkit

Sustainability

Flask is maintained by Pallets with limited funding. The project needs more sustainable support.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (1)
Flask
apps

Dependency Chain

Upstream
Python
Flask

Impact Analysis

1 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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