Welcome to gfw-common’s documentation!#
The gfw-common package provides shared utilities and abstractions used across Global Fishing Watch (GFW) projects. It is designed as a lightweight library of reusable components that simplify working with data pipelines, command-line interfaces, and integrations with external systems.
This package follows a “common code, single source” principle: functionality that is used by more than one service is factored into gfw-common, ensuring consistency, easier maintenance, and reduced duplication.
Date: Jun 05, 2026 Version: 0.11.1
User guide
The user guide provides useful examples on how to use the subpackages.
API reference
The reference guide contains a detailed description of the GFW Common API.