What it does
Machine-learning models need good input columns, called features. Featuretools builds them automatically from related tables, such as customers and their purchases.
It is a Python library with optional add-ons, for example for text data.
Who it's for
Data scientists preparing data for prediction models.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. It is a Python library. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (BSD-3-Clause): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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