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Hamilton
Apache Hamilton helps data scientists and engineers define testable, modular, self-documenting dataflows, that encode lineage/tracing and metadata.
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About Hamilton
Hamilton is an open-source framework for defining dataflows as Python functions. It automatically tracks lineage, generates documentation, and enables unit testing of data transformations. The library runs anywhere Python does, from local scripts to distributed clusters.
Best for
Data scientists and engineers who need testable, documented dataflows with automatic lineage tracking.
Use cases
- Building modular, testable data pipelines for analytics or ML
- Automatically generating data lineage and metadata for compliance
- Refactoring monolithic notebooks into maintainable, documented code
Notes
2,504 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-01. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Enforces modular, self-documenting code through function-based definitions
- Built-in lineage and tracing without extra instrumentation
- Scales from local development to production environments
Cons
- Requires adopting a function-oriented paradigm, which may not suit all workflows
- Limited to Python ecosystems, not language-agnostic
- Community-driven project with no official enterprise support
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest prerelease version
- apache-hamilton-v1.90.0-incubating-RC0 (released 25 Apr 2026)
- GitHub stars
- 2,599
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Stars and usage
How Hamilton is growing
2,504 to 2,599
Alternatives
Alternatives to Hamilton
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argo WorkflowsThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| DVCThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| KubeflowThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| PrefectThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubOfficial
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Changelog
What changed
Released apache-hamilton-v1.90.0-incubating-RC0
Released 1.89.0-incubating
Released 1.89.0-incubating-RC1
Released sf-hamilton-1.88.0
Released sf-hamilton-1.87.0
Released sf-hamilton-1.86.1
Released sf-hamilton-1.85.1
Released sf-hamilton-1.85.0
Released sf-hamilton-1.84.0
Released sf-hamilton-1.83.3
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