# Announcing Chainguard Libraries for Python: Malware-Resistant Dependencies Built Securely from Source

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Published: 2025-05-14T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Chainguard: Unchained](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/chainguard-unchained.md>)

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## AI overview

Chainguard announces the early access release of Chainguard Libraries for Python, a malware-resistant index of Python dependencies built securely from source. It is intended to help application security and platform engineering teams address supply chain attacks during build and distribution, including risks from native dependencies and bundled operating system libraries. The libraries maintain compatibility across Chainguard OS, RHEL, Debian, and Ubuntu.

## Source excerpt

Chainguard Libraries for Python is an index of Python dependencies designed to protect users from malware attacks at the build and distribution stages.