python-tabulate ☆

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Description:
Pretty-print tabular data in Python

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: python tabular formatting cli tables

Install: brew install python-tabulate

About:
Python Tabulate is a library that prints tabular data in nicely formatted columns. It handles various input formats including lists of lists, dictionaries, and pandas DataFrames. The library automatically aligns columns and supports multiple output formats like plain, simple, grid, and pipe formats.

Key Features:

Supports multiple table formats (grid, pipe, orgtbl, etc.)
Automatic column alignment and padding
Works with lists, dictionaries, and pandas DataFrames
No external dependencies beyond Python standard library

Use Cases:

Generating formatted CLI output from data
Creating ASCII tables for reports and logs
Formatting data for Markdown or reStructuredText documentation

Alternatives:

pandas.DataFrame.to_string() – Pandas is heavier but provides more data manipulation features
rich – Rich offers more advanced terminal formatting but is a larger dependency

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