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A Python linter and formatter that detects and removes unused import statements from your code.

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What is it?

Unimport is a command-line tool for Python projects that finds import statements which are never used and removes them. It works as both a linter, reporting unused imports, and a formatter, rewriting files to drop them.

Unused imports clutter code and slow down reading. Unimport automates the cleanup so developers do not have to track them down by hand, and it can be run as part of a development workflow to keep a codebase tidy over time.

The project is published on PyPI and documented on its project site. It is released under the MIT license.

Key features

  • 01Detects unused import statements in Python source files.
  • 02Removes unused imports automatically when run as a formatter.
  • 03Can be run as a command-line tool.
  • 04Published on PyPI for easy installation.

Use cases

  • Cleaning up unused imports in an existing Python codebase.
  • Enforcing import hygiene in a pre-commit hook or CI pipeline.
  • Reviewing a project for leftover imports after refactoring.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install unimport from PyPI

    pip install unimport
  2. 2

    Run unimport on your code to see unused imports

    unimport

Things to know

  • The README gives little detail beyond a link to the documentation site.

In collections

Code linters & formatters

Topics

#python#linter#formatter#code-quality#imports#devtools#import#remove#unused

FAQ

What is unimport?
A Python linter and formatter that detects and removes unused import statements from your code. Unimport is a command-line tool for Python projects that finds import statements which are never used and removes them. It works as both a linter, reporting unused imports, and a formatter, rewriting files to drop them.
Is unimport free to use? What license does it have?
unimport is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is unimport still maintained?
Updated within 6 months. The last commit to unimport was on Oct 2, 2026.
What can I use unimport for?
Cleaning up unused imports in an existing Python codebase. Enforcing import hygiene in a pre-commit hook or CI pipeline. Reviewing a project for leftover imports after refactoring.
How do I install unimport?
Install unimport from PyPI: pip install unimport Run unimport on your code to see unused imports: unimport
Where can I get unimport?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/hakancelikdev/unimport

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