PyMySQL

PyMySQL is a pure-Python MySQL client library, fully compliant with PEP 249 (Python Database API Specification v2.0). It enables Python applications to connect to MySQL and MariaDB databases without requiring binary extensions. The library is actively maintained, with version 1.1.2 released on August 24, 2025, and supports standard DB-API 2.0 features like cursors, transactions, and parameterized queries.