python-simpleflock

Python module for very simple flock-based file locking.

Features

• Uses Python's with syntax.
• Doesn't complain if the lock file already exists but is stale.
• Cleans up the lock file after itself.
• Supports a timeout.

Example

import simpleflock

with simpleflock.SimpleFlock("/tmp/foolock"):
   # Do something.
   pass

# Raises an IOError in 3 seconds if unable to acquire the lock.
with simpleflock.SimpleFlock("/tmp/foolock", timeout = 3):
   # Do something.
   pass

BUGS

Unknown.

Contributing

Contributions welcome!