Is xattr safe to use?

xattr has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (1.3.0). DepScope rates its health at 61/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of xattr?

The latest version of xattr is 1.3.0, released 2025-10-13.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of xattr.

No, xattr is actively maintained. Latest release: 1.3.0 (2025-10-13).

Popular alternatives to xattr in PyPI include: boto3, boto3/, packaging, urllib3/, certifi.

pypiv1.3.0

Python wrapper for extended filesystem attributes

License MITpermissive33 versions2 deps411,247 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 61/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

10/25

maintenance

14/20

popularity

25/25

security

12/15

maturity

0/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (2)

API access

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