Zuban: Mypy-Compatible Python Type Checker

57 · Python Developer Tooling Handbook – pydevtools.com · July 16, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
Summary
Zuban is a new static type checker for Python that offers two modes: a mypy-compatible drop-in and a pyright-style inference. Developed in Rust by David Halter, Zuban is open source under AGPL-3.0 and offers a commercial license for organizations that cannot comply with AGPL. This unique licensing approach funds its development while posing challenges for proprietary codebases.