algorithms by keon
Minimal examples of data structures and algorithms in Python
About algorithms
From the project's README at github.com/keon/algorithms. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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Minimal, clean, and well-documented implementations of data structures and algorithms in Python 3.
Each file is self-contained with docstrings, type hints, and complexity notes designed to be read and learned from. Quick Start Install Use Examples
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 25k | github.com/keon/algorithms |
| GitHub forks | 4.7k | github.com/keon/algorithms |
| PYPI downloads (last month) | 4.0k | algorithms |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 9.5 years | since Nov 2016 |
| Last commit | 2 months ago | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 3 | last: 3 months ago |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
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- Show HN: Algorithms 1.0.0 – Minimal and clean implementations of algorithms
- Ken Thompson on How a Disk Scheduling Algorithm Became Unix [video]
Ready to self-host algorithms?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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