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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 18 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and PyPI and has been in the index since 18 Sep 2026. How this is checked

maskfits is an open-source PySide6 desktop application for masking pixels in FITS astronomical images. It supports astronomy and photometry workflows where researchers need to identify and exclude unwanted image pixels.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceMITCLImacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
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Overview

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Purpose: Masking unwanted pixels in astronomical FITS images for photometry and image analysis.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: astronomers and astrophotometry researchers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: MIT · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli, macos, windows, linux, self_hosted

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Record sources: pypi.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

maskfits sits in PulseGate's Other creative category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on masking unwanted pixels in astronomical FITS images for photometry and image analysis. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for astronomers and astrophotometry researchers. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (MIT). Basis unknown · not verified: maskfits is available on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind maskfits is jnpippert, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 54 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include FITS image viewing, pixel masking, and astronomical imaging.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • FITS image viewing
  • Pixel masking
  • Astronomical imaging
  • Photometry workflow
  • PySide6 interface

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
fits-imagesastronomical-photometrypixel-maskingpyside6-gui

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Built with & integrations

Written with
Claude Code
Runs on
CLImacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
Written with — evidence
Claude Code
commit d1dba0b103d4 · since Aug 2026

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License
MIT
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HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 3Active maintenance

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed18 Sep · 16:57 UTC
    maskfits seen via PyPI Bulk Enumerator
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Frequently asked questions about maskfits

What is maskfits?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Maskfits focuses on masking unwanted pixels in astronomical FITS images for photometry and image analysis. It is catalogued under Other creative on PulseGate.
Who is maskfits for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: maskfits is an open-source project built for astronomers and astrophotometry researchers.
Is maskfits free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — maskfits is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does maskfits run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: maskfits runs on the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is maskfits still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 18 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 54 commits in the last 90 days.
Who develops maskfits?
maskfits is developed by jnpippert.
When did maskfits launch?
maskfits first shipped in 2026.
Is maskfits open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — maskfits is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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