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Luigi
What Luigi is
Luigi is a free Python package for defining batch-job pipelines and coordinating their dependencies, execution, and failures. Workflows and dependency graphs are specified in Python, while tasks can also trigger work outside Python. It supports command-line use and use from Python code, with a web interface to search and filter tasks and inspect workflow graphs. The documentation describes task support for Hadoop, Hive, Pig, and Spark, plus HDFS and local file abstractions. Those abstractions make file operations atomic, helping avoid partial data when pipelines run. Luigi is intended for long-running batch work such as Hadoop jobs, database transfers, and machine-learning algorithms; the documentation says it can manage thousands of tasks that take days or weeks. The latest stable version installs with `pip install luigi`; installing `luigi[toml]` adds TOML configuration support. Documentation lists Python 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13 as tested versions. The self-hosted package costs nothing. Spotify’s Data Team maintains it, and a mailing list is available for questions and discussion.
Who it suits
Luigi suits developers and teams coordinating complex, long-running batch workloads in Python. It is also relevant to teams using the documented Hadoop, Hive, Pig, Spark, HDFS, or local-file support.
What it does well
- Defines workflow dependencies in Python.
- Web interface displays task graphs and supports filtering.
- Atomic file operations help prevent partial data.
- Supports Hadoop, Hive, Pig, and Spark task work.
- Tested Python versions include 3.10 through 3.13.
What to know first
- No visual workflow builder is listed.
- No event triggers are listed.
- Self-hosted deployment is required.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Luigi | Open-source Python package · no registration walls | Free |
As luigi.readthedocs.io lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Luigi documentation website.
- Install the latest stable version with `pip install luigi`.
- Install `pip install luigi[toml]` if you want TOML-based configuration.
- Define tasks and dependencies in Python.
- Run Luigi from the command line or Python code.
Verdict
Luigi is a focused option for Python-defined batch pipelines, with task visibility and file abstractions built into its workflow model. Its self-hosted approach and lack of a visual workflow builder are worth considering before adoption.
Questions
Is Luigi free?
Yes. Luigi is listed as a free, open-source Python package, with a plan price of $0.
What platforms does Luigi support?
Its listed platforms are API, Linux, self-hosted, and web.
Which Python versions are tested?
The documentation lists Python 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13.
What integrations does Luigi support?
Its documentation describes task support for Hadoop, Hive, Pig, and Spark, as well as HDFS and local file abstractions.
Who maintains Luigi?
Spotify’s Data Team maintains the package.
How do I install Luigi?
Install the latest stable version with `pip install luigi`. Use `pip install luigi[toml]` to add TOML configuration support.
Facts from Luigi's own pages
- Atomic file operations
- Its HDFS and local file abstractions ensure file operations are atomic to avoid pipelines being left with partial data. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Command line
- Luigi supports command-line integration and can be run from the command line or Python code. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Installing with `pip install luigi[toml]` adds support for TOML-based configuration. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2012 · luigi.readthedocs.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Installation
- The latest stable version can be installed with `pip install luigi`. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The documentation describes task support for Hadoop, Hive, Pig, and Spark, plus HDFS and local file abstractions. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The documentation says Spotify’s Data Team maintains Luigi. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Luigi is a Python package for building complex pipelines of batch jobs and managing their dependencies, workflows, visualization, and failures. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Python versions
- The documentation lists Python 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13 as tested versions. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Scale
- The documentation says Luigi can manage pipelines comprising thousands of tasks that take days or weeks to complete. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The opened documentation and project pages did not state security certifications or compliance claims. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Support channel
- The documentation links to a mailing list for discussions and questions. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Use case
- The documentation describes use with long-running batch work such as Hadoop jobs, database transfers, and machine-learning algorithms. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Web interface
- The Luigi server includes a web interface for searching and filtering tasks and viewing workflow dependency graphs. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Workflow definition
- Luigi workflows and dependency graphs are specified in Python, and tasks can also trigger work outside Python. · luigi.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026
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