Explain:
Has 13k on github. Gained close to 5K stars in the past couple of years. This adds a modern UI design on top of python's standard built-in GUI library - tkinter. Similar syntax to tkinter, which makes it easier to work with. Distributed in MIT license, less restrictive while compared to other GUI libraries and frameworks in the industry.
How It Differs
Main and important difference is the license.
If similar entries exist, what makes this one unique?
The built-in standard library tkinter is outdated, this project give a modern look to that framework.
🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.
## 📋 Pull Request Information
**Original PR:** https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/pull/2837
**Author:** [@Sakth1](https://github.com/Sakth1)
**Created:** 1/8/2026
**Status:** ✅ Merged
**Merged:** 1/9/2026
**Merged by:** [@vinta](https://github.com/vinta)
**Base:** `master` ← **Head:** `CTK`
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### 📝 Commits (2)
- [`259c26a`](https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/commit/259c26a1f193bcc6163c3acf9e547a96438e43dd) Add CustomTkinter to GUI libraries section
- [`40b6aab`](https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/commit/40b6aab97946a5e3db5b811d0b955b2cf0e3f329) Update CustomTkinter link in README.md
### 📊 Changes
**1 file changed** (+1 additions, -0 deletions)
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### 📄 Description
Added CustomTkinter library to GUI libraries list.
## Checklist
- [x] One link per Pull Request
- [x] PR title format: `Add project-name`
- [x] Entry format: `* [project-name](url) - Description ending with period.`
- [x] Description is concise (no mention of "Python")
## Why This Project Is Awesome
Which criterion does it meet? (pick one)
- [ ] **Industry Standard** - The go-to tool for a specific use case
- [x] **Rising Star** - 5,000+ stars in <2 years, significant adoption
- [ ] **Hidden Gem** - Exceptional quality, solves niche problems elegantly
Explain:
Has 13k on github. Gained close to 5K stars in the past couple of years. This adds a modern UI design on top of python's standard built-in GUI library - tkinter. Similar syntax to tkinter, which makes it easier to work with. Distributed in MIT license, less restrictive while compared to other GUI libraries and frameworks in the industry.
## How It Differs
Main and important difference is the license.
If similar entries exist, what makes this one unique?
The built-in standard library tkinter is outdated, this project give a modern look to that framework.
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📋 Pull Request Information
Original PR: https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/pull/2837
Author: @Sakth1
Created: 1/8/2026
Status: ✅ Merged
Merged: 1/9/2026
Merged by: @vinta
Base:
master← Head:CTK📝 Commits (2)
259c26aAdd CustomTkinter to GUI libraries section40b6aabUpdate CustomTkinter link in README.md📊 Changes
1 file changed (+1 additions, -0 deletions)
View changed files
📝
README.md(+1 -0)📄 Description
Added CustomTkinter library to GUI libraries list.
Checklist
Add project-name* [project-name](url) - Description ending with period.Why This Project Is Awesome
Which criterion does it meet? (pick one)
Explain:
Has 13k on github. Gained close to 5K stars in the past couple of years. This adds a modern UI design on top of python's standard built-in GUI library - tkinter. Similar syntax to tkinter, which makes it easier to work with. Distributed in MIT license, less restrictive while compared to other GUI libraries and frameworks in the industry.
How It Differs
Main and important difference is the license.
If similar entries exist, what makes this one unique?
The built-in standard library tkinter is outdated, this project give a modern look to that framework.
🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.