ipython

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Is ipython safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged ipython v9.10.0 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 75/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.

Install (safety-checked)

ipython Has Warnings

Warnings detected due to potential concerns

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CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

Risk Indicators

  • Package includes native code modules
  • Package can spawn child processes

brin Recommendations

  • This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.

Install with brin add ipython to automatically apply these checks before installation.

This is an automated, point-in-time assessment and may contain errors. Findings are risk indicators, not confirmed threats. Security posture may change over time. Maintainers can dispute findings via the brin review process.

ipython Capabilities & Permissions

What ipython can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.

Network Access

This package makes network requests.

a.comarchive.orgblog.ufsoft.orgbugs.launchpad.netbugs.python.orgcoding.derkeiler.comdevelopers.google.comdocs.mathjax.orgdocs.python.orgdocstore.mik.ua+39 more
Protocols: http, https

Filesystem Access

Reads and writes to the filesystem.

setup.py (r)/etc/ (rw)/usr/ (rw).env (rw)/home/ (rw).env (rw)/tmp/ (rw).env (rw)+67 more

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

Environment Variables

Accesses the following environment variables.

DISPLAYEDITORFOOIN_SPHINX_RUNIPYTHONDIRIPYTHON_SUPPRESS_CONFIG_ERRORSLESSPAGERPATH+13 more

Native Modules

Contains native code that runs outside the JavaScript sandbox.

ctypesnumpypandas

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ipython Documentation & Source Code

For the full ipython README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

Frequently asked questions about ipython safety

Weekly Downloads

22.5M

Version

9.10.0

License

ISC

Last Scanned

Feb 5, 2026

Trust Score

75/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Network

Connects to: a.com, archive.org, blog.ufsoft.org...

Filesystem

Reads & Writes files

Process

Spawns child processes

Environment

Accesses: , DISPLAY, EDITOR...

Native

Contains native modules

Is ipython Safe? | PyPI Safety Scan - brin