In Python Package Index (PyPI) – a directory of packages for Python – now supports tagging projects as archived. This allows package maintainers to archive a project to inform users that it will no longer receive updates.
This will enable users to make more informed decisions about the packages their software depends on, particularly regarding supply chain security, as archived projects clearly signal that no future updates or security fixes should be expected.
Features:
- Archiving a project does not involve deletion — the package is not removed from the index and does not prevent users from installing it;
- Archiving serves as a marker for users, allowing project owners to signal the project's status;
- PyPI does not plan to remove archived packages.
Project owners can archive it by going to the project settings page and scrolling down to the 'Archive Project' section. It's also advisable to make a final release before archiving, updating the project description and adding more information about the archiving.
Additionally, project owners can always unarchive the project if necessary.
Source: linux.org.ru
