Seth Larson

Security and Fellow at the Python Software Foundation 🐍 Trans rights, BLM, Minnesoootan, retro gaming, he/him  

Blog: https://sethmlarson.dev

Blog: https://sethmlarson.dev
Signal: sethmlarson.99

Last Notes

2026-04-27 14:53:57 UTC

pip 26.1 is an incredible release, thank you to the pip maintainers!! 💜
– Relative dependency cooldown support!
– Installing from pylock.toml
– Multiple security fixes
Read the full blog post by @npub185e…qezv
https://ichard26.github.io/blog/2026/04/whats-new-in-pip-26.1/
#python #pypi #pip #security #oss #opensource

2026-03-09 20:57:30 UTC

ICYMI, there is a new blog for #Python ! 🥳
https://blog.python.org
Give it a follow in your #RSS reader of choice, I am hoping to see more exciting Python content beyond just release notes published there.

2026-02-27 16:55:21 UTC

Deprecate confusing APIs like “os.path.commonprefix()”. After fixing a vulnerability in #pip, I started digging into the confusing API and found more than I expected.
👉 https://sethmlarson.dev/deprecate-confusing-apis-like-os-path-commonprefix
#python #oss #opensource #security

2025-11-05 14:38:44 UTC

Japan is getting alternative iOS app stores very soon, very exciting development! (thanks @npub1509…fjdz)
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/05/ios-26-2-third-party-app-stores-japan/

2025-08-29 13:10:56 UTC

Do you dislike drafting long text messages on a mobile keyboard? Me too!
I created a little tool that lets you write text messages from a computer and then send them from your phone by scanning a QR code:
https://sethmlarson.dev/draft-sms-and-imessage-from-any-computer-keyboard

2025-07-26 23:13:41 UTC

🚨 Be aware there's a potential phishing campaign likely targeting #PyPI / #Python package maintainers:
https://discuss.python.org/t/phishing-attack/100267

2025-06-21 19:00:45 UTC

Thanks to the @npub1yng…nhrk and #AlphaOmega I was able to attend #UNOpenSourceWeek 2025 🇺🇳 representing the @npub1vv8…6fhk and focusing on how maintaining, supporting, and securing #OpenSource is a non-negotiable part of worldwide Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The trip was an inspiring reminder how many incredibly smart and talented people are working on this problem together.
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2025-06-14 15:52:23 UTC

Former Democratic Minnesota state legislator and spouse assassinated this morning, another legislator wounded in a separate attack by the same assailant who was impersonating a police officer. Be safe at #NOKINGS protests today.
https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-lawmakers-shot-d7983e1e4f1a7573a487cab1a98cd172