Micropython by micropython
MicroPython - a lean and efficient Python implementation for microcontrollers and constrained systems
About Micropython
From the project's README at github.com/micropython/micropython. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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This is the MicroPython project, an implementation of Python 3.x for microcontrollers, embedded systems and other constrained platforms. You can find the official website at micropython.org.
MicroPython implements the entire Python 3.4 syntax (including exceptions, , , etc., and additionally / keywords from Python 3.5 and some select features from later versions). The following core datatypes are provided: (including basic Unicode support), , , , , , , , , , c
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 | 22k | github.com/micropython/micropython |
| GitHub forks | 8.8k | github.com/micropython/micropython |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 12.4 years | since Dec 2013 |
| Last commit | 6 days ago | May 1, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 26 | last: 1 months ago |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
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 → |
Security advisories
CVE-2024-8948. What people say on Hacker News
- Show HN: OpenClaw-class agents on ESP32 (and the IDE that makes it possible)
- Show HN: Live Kaiwa – real-time Japanese conversation support
- Show HN: Vigil – see which apps use your Mac's camera or microphone
- Show HN: SpeechDock – Transcribe any audio on your Mac, not just your microphone
- MicroPythonOS graphical operating system delivers Android-like user experience
Ready to self-host Micropython?
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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