u-msgpack-python

u-msgpack-python is a lightweight MessagePack serializer and deserializer module written entirely in pure Python. It is compatible with both Python 2 and 3, as well as CPython and PyPy implementations, and fully complies with the latest MessagePack specification, including support for binary, UTF-8 string, application-defined ext, and timestamp types. The current version is 2.8.0, with releases occurring a few times per year to maintain compliance and add features.