Is python_dotenv safe to use?

python_dotenv has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (1.2.3). DepScope rates its health at 65/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of python_dotenv?

The latest version of python_dotenv is 1.2.3, released 2026-08-16.

Does python_dotenv have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of python_dotenv.

Is python_dotenv deprecated?

No, python_dotenv is actively maintained. Latest release: 1.2.3 (2026-08-16).

What are alternatives to python_dotenv?

Popular alternatives to python_dotenv in PyPI include: six, annotated_types, yarl, uvicorn, importlib-metadata.

What license does python_dotenv use?

python_dotenv is licensed under BSD-3-Clause.

python_dotenv

pypiv1.2.3

Read key-value pairs from a .env file and set them as environment variables

License BSD-3-Clausepermissive51 versions1 deps

theskumar/python-dotenv

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Health

use with caution

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Moderate health score (65/100) — verify manually

Health breakdown0 – 100

20/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

15/15

maturity

5/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

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