Open Infrastructure Is Not Free: PyPI, the PSF, and Sustainability
6 months ago
- #Python
- #Open Source
- #Sustainability
- The Python Software Foundation (PSF) co-signed a joint statement on sustainable stewardship for open infrastructure.
- PyPI has experienced exponential growth, requiring significant investment from the PSF in staffing and infrastructure.
- Key PSF staff supporting PyPI include roles like Director of Infrastructure and PyPI Support Specialist.
- The PSF funds PyPI operations through sponsorships, grants, and individual contributions.
- Long-term partnerships with companies like Fastly help sustain PyPI, but annual renewals pose risks.
- The PSF emphasizes that core PyPI features will remain free, but value-added features may be introduced for corporate users.
- Community members can help by optimizing caching, signing up for PyPI Organizations, or supporting the PSF through memberships, donations, or sponsorships.