# RISC-V is now officially supported by CPython!

DevFeed: [RISC-V is now officially supported by CPython!](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/risc-v-is-now-officially-supported-by-cpython-2412.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.python.org/2026/08/riscv-now-officially-supported/>)

Author: Stan Ulbrych

Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Python Insider](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/python-insider.md>)

Topics: [RISC-V](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/riscv.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [ci](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ci.md>)

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## AI overview

CPython now officially supports RISC-V as a tier 3 platform. The article describes the community contributions, real-hardware testing, and build support that enabled the milestone, as well as plans to integrate RISC-V into CPython's CI and eventually pursue tier 2 support.

## Source excerpt

I'm happy to announce that RISC-V platforms are now officially supported by CPython. 🎉 🚀