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The standard Python readline extension statically linked against the GNU readline library.

The latest stable version of readline is 6.2.4.2, published on 2022-10-12. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version6.2.4.2
Published2022-10-12 14:56:58 UTC
Installpip install --upgrade readline
Requirespython <3.4
License—
Advisories on latest versionnone known
Last verified2026-11-12 21:44:39 UTC
Sourcespypi.org

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Maintenance

Activitydormant
Last stable release2022-10-12 14:56:58 UTC · 1492 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months0
Published versions11

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Version history

VersionPublished
6.2.4.22022-10-12 14:56:58 UTC
6.2.4.12012-10-22 16:29:14 UTC
6.2.42012-10-17 14:31:43 UTC
6.2.22012-02-24 12:51:41 UTC
6.2.12011-09-01 10:15:14 UTC
6.2.02011-06-02 15:00:27 UTC
6.1.02010-09-20 23:23:24 UTC
2.6.42009-11-24 18:10:48 UTC
2.6.12009-11-18 19:00:10 UTC
2.5.12008-05-28 11:26:56 UTC
2.4.22005-12-26 03:13:29 UTC

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Version compatibility

Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).

RuntimeNewest compatible version
python 3.86.2.4.1
python 3.96.2.4.1
python 3.106.2.4.1
python 3.116.2.4.1
python 3.126.2.4.1
python 3.136.2.4.1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of readline?

The latest stable version of readline is 6.2.4.2, published on 2022-10-12. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of readline?

Run pip install --upgrade readline. The latest stable version is 6.2.4.2 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is readline deprecated?

No. readline is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Python version does readline require?

readline 6.2.4.2 declares this requirement: python <3.4.

Does readline 6.2.4.2 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect readline 6.2.4.2 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is readline still maintained?

readline published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 1492 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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