This is a GitHub organization for fozziejoin packages in R and Python. Fozziejoin is designed to be a performant option for fuzzy string distance joins. Its design is strongly inspired by the fuzzyjoin package R package.

Currently, the base R version of fozziejoin is the most developed. It was published on CRAN in March 2026. Future work will adapt the core functionality for use with polars dataframes in Python.

The name is a playful nod to “fuzzy join” — reminiscent of Fozzie Bear from the Muppets. A picture of Fozzie will appear in the repo once the legal team gets braver. Wocka wocka!

We welcome contributions of all kinds- whether it's improving documentation, reporting issues, or submitting pull requests. Your input helps make this project better for everyone.

This project follows the Contributor Covenant. By participating, you agree to uphold its standards of respectful and inclusive behavior.

If you experience or witness any problematic behavior, please contact me via GitHub.