Specialized Python libraries for Unique Tasks
Tags: python, productivity, opensource, programming
Published: 2024-01-31 15:06:59

## TL;DR

Python is the language of Data, ML, and AI, but Python also has various libraries for other specific needs. These lesser-known libraries serve interesting and particular needs.


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## [Taipy](https://github.com/Avaiga/taipy)


![Taipy](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/u3kzd5qdbvwpnqjxdcpg.png)

**What it does**: Taipy is an open-source Python library for building production-ready applications, front-end & back-end, in no time.

**Why it’s unique**: With Taipy, Python programmers can bring any ML/AI application to an automated and production-ready project. There is no need to know other languages; with Taipy, do front-end and back-end in Python.

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## [PyPDF2](https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf)


![PyPDF](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/rrixzbipzt4i387m8byc.png)

**What it does**: This Python library focuses on PDF files. With it, you can do any action, from merging, cropping, and transforming your PDF files.

**Why it’s unique**: It makes dealing with PDFs easier (no need for sketchy websites) and directly accessible to Pythonistas. 

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## [Arrow](https://github.com/arrow-py/arrow)

![arrow](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/b1jmhgmtu04se6h5wqmb.png)

**What it does**: Arrow makes dealing with dates, times, and timestamps easy with a beginner-friendly interface. You can create, manipulate, format, and convert dates and times.

**Why it’s unique**: Arrow fills the Python datetime module's gap with added functionalities with the timezone conversions, for example.

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## [TQDM](https://github.com/tqdm/tqdm)


![TQDM](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/g3ewpox011sf04ciht3k.png)

**What it does**: TQDM adds progress bars for your iterative processes.

**Why it’s unique**: This accessible library enhances user experience with appealing and informative progress bars.

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## [Geopy](https://github.com/geopy/geopy)


![Geopy](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/vu56uis35eo5hejntzdn.png)

**What it does**: Geopy focuses on coordinates. With it, you can locate countries, cities, or addresses through coordinates using third-party geocoders.

**Why it’s unique**: It groups APIs of multiple geolocation services, making it a unified framework for dealing with geographical data.

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## [PyAutoGUI](https://github.com/asweigart/pyautogui)


![Pyauto](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/z2av5wm77fn7i4d84rad.png)

**What it does**: This Python library will replace your hands on your mouse and keyboard to automate processes with other applications.

**Why it’s unique**: A real productivity win, this library can automate all your repetitive tasks on your computer.

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## [Colorama](https://github.com/tartley/colorama)

![Colorama](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/pr4civy5b5go2jqts0zp.png)

**What it does**: Add some color to your terminal with Colorama. A real game-changer for your eyes!

**Why it’s unique**: Colorama will increase the readability and user experience of all your command line and script outputs and of course beautify them.

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## [Whoosh](https://github.com/mchaput/whoosh)

![Whoosh](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fsdfvxv0jmfj0v0velj8.png)

**What it does**: It is your Python search engine library. With Whoosh, you can index all your texts to facilitate searching. 

**Why it’s unique**: This library is a great productivity feature for any of your applications; it adds a search functionality!

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## [MoviePy](https://github.com/Zulko/moviepy)


![Moviepy](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/18sm2z4s8681jd94arc4.png)

**What it does**: This Python library simplifies movie editing using Python. With MoviePy, you can cut, concatenate, and add titles (and more!) to your videos.

**Why it’s unique**: This library brings the video editing process to Python.

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## [Pyjokes.es](https://github.com/pyjokes/pyjokes)


![Pyjoke](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3xyfau7ana62s8371fw2.png)
**What it does**: This library generates one-liner jokes on command! 

**Why it’s unique**: This elementary and straight-to-the-point library is great to try for a little added humor in the day.

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Conclusion:

All these libraries show Python’s versatility and how the language is growing to cater to specific needs.


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