BasicMemManip

BasicMemManip, a Python module that extends Python with some low-level, C/C++ -related features (intended to be used in combination with Pythons ctypes library).

This project is in use by MPSS - Multi-platform shared storage, a brand-new way to combine, share and access storage over LAN and WAN. Run servers, workstations and clients, multiple OSs and huge numbers of devices simultaneously.
Take a look here if that sounds interesting! [core2000.com]

Supporters and contributors are welcome any day of the week :)

Fast track

Install with pip install BasicMemManip; import into your project with import BasicMemManip; and/or download, open and run example file /samples/BasicMemManip_sample1.py from GitHub as documentation and reference.

Basics

Compatibility in short: Windows and Unix-like on Python 3+.
Here's a list of confirmed options:

Status: public beta.
The current functions are tested on compatible platforms and evertything should be ready for full release, but I want the community to have a look at it.

Built on W11 25H2 with python 3.14.2, pip 26.2.1, build 1.5.0, twine 7.0.0. Standard settings.

BasicMemManip is especially useful when dealing with ctypes for C/C++ libraries.
If you don't understand what we're talking about, it's best if you leave this library alone, you can seriously damage things. With BasicMemManip it's quite easy to overcome python's buffer overflow protection.

Installation

Usage

Import with import BasicMemManip.
Download, open and run example file /samples/BasicMemManip_sample1.py from GitHub which, on purpose, serves as documentation and example.
All functions, all details are explained inside that file. How smart is that!

Documentation

This library is too small for a separate documentation. We'll scramble one together when needed, no fear!

Source file structure:

    <root>
        /samples        -> sample files
        /src            -> source code: main folder
            /P          -> source code: python
        LICENSE         -> LICENSE
        README.md       -> README
        setup.py        -> pip installer setup file

Source code structure:
/src/P/BasicMemManip/__init__.py is the main file which contains all functions.
There is no universal main entry point: The user imports the library import BasicMemManip and calls it's functions. There is no initialization.

Official Sources

Now for the boring part

This library is created and maintained free of cost by a real human being /bla /bla /bla ... You know the deal by now.
But seriously, monetary support a serious subject and without some income, I cannot continue to publish and maintain.

Not that anyone needs my gibberish anyways, but if you find it helpful, please consider the below. Thanks :)
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About

Created on 08.2026 and happily maintained since by core2000 and it's owner, Benjamin Winter.
For more details, you can pay us a visit over on core2000.com.