python-xlib

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Is python-xlib safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged python-xlib v0.33 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 95/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.

Install (safety-checked)

python-xlib Has Warnings

Warnings detected due to potential concerns

warning
CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

Risk Indicators

  • Package can spawn child processes

brin Recommendations

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

Install with brin add python-xlib 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.

python-xlib Capabilities & Permissions

What python-xlib 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.

cgit.freedesktop.orgfreedesktop.orgwww.x.org
Protocols: http, https, tcp

Filesystem Access

Reads and writes to the filesystem.

/usr/ (r)/usr/ (r)/usr/ (r)/usr/ (r)/usr/ (r)/usr/ (w)/usr/ (w)/usr/ (w)+33 more

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

rm

Environment Variables

Accesses the following environment variables.

DISPLAYHOMEXAUTHORITY

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python-xlib Documentation & Source Code

For the full python-xlib README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

Frequently asked questions about python-xlib safety

Weekly Downloads

540.5K

Version

0.33

Last Scanned

Feb 4, 2026

Trust Score

95/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Network

Connects to: cgit.freedesktop.org, freedesktop.org, www.x.org

Filesystem

Reads & Writes files

Process

Spawns child processes

Environment

Accesses: DISPLAY, HOME, XAUTHORITY

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