Python

Reference implementation and runtime for the Python programming language.

Data confidence90/100
Source coverage80/100
Publish confidence88/100
Evidence checkedSep 10, 2026
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What ToolVitals knows about Python

Reference implementation and runtime for the Python programming language.

CPython is distributed under the Python Software Foundation License and compatible historical terms.

Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong.

Source-visible projectLanguage Runtimes & ToolchainsOSI-approved OSSScored Intelligence
Score Breakdown

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The overall score reflects ToolVitals maintenance and delivery evidence. Adoption is shown as public context only and does not change the overall score.

Activity
Commit activity across recent and sustained windows, with releases as a small supporting signal.
Reliability
Maintenance posture from commit recency, continuity, and active contributors.
Adoption
Public footprint from GitHub stars and forks when available.
ToolVitals91/100Health93/100Shipping88/100Zombie Risk1/100
Overall Score91Active
Activity88
Reliability93
Adoption99
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Popular active forks

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Repository

GitHub Activity

PY
python/cpython
Stars76,451
Forks35,356
Contributors92Active in 90d · as of Sep 10, 2026
Open Issues9,640
Primary Language
Python
Last Commit
Today
Commits 30d
377
Commits 90d
1,343
Releases 90d
0
Default Branch
main
License
Python-2.0
Repository Status
Active repository
Evidence

Signal Quality

Data Confidence90/100Strong
Source Coverage80/100Good
Publish Confidence88/100Strong

ConfidenceHigh-confidence score from multiple public signals.

Zombie RiskNo meaningful zombie signal right now.

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License Evidence

Class
OSI-approved OSS
License
Python-2.0

CPython is distributed under the Python Software Foundation License and compatible historical terms.

Open license evidence
Sources

Tracked Sources

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Classification

Category
Developer Tools
Use Case
Language Runtimes & Toolchains
Openness
OSI-approved OSS
License
Python-2.0
Tool Mode
Source-visible project
Score Model
Open Source Maintenance
Score Visibility
Scored Intelligence
Status
Active
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