glom

Restructuring data, the Python way.

glom is a new approach to working with data in Python, featuring:

Path-based access for nested structures
Declarative data transformation using lightweight, Pythonic specifications
Readable, meaningful error messages
Built-in debugging features
Plus, deep assignment, streaming, data validation, and more!

While it may sound like a lot, glom’s straightforward approach becomes second-nature very quickly. Start with the tutorial, or try glom in your browser now!

Installation

glom is pure Python, and tested on Python 3.7+, as well as PyPy3. Installation is easy:

pip install glom

Then you’re ready to get glomming!

from glom import glom

target = {'a': {'b': {'c': 'd'}}}
glom(target, 'a.b.c')  # returns 'd'

There’s much, much more to glom, check out the glom Tutorial and API reference!

Just glom it! ☄️

Learning glom

Extending glom