pyxattr

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Is pyxattr safe to use?

Based on the latest brin safety scan, no vulnerabilities or threats were detected for pyxattr v0.8.1. Trust score: 85/100. No known CVE vulnerabilities, no detected threat patterns, and no suspicious capabilities identified. This is an automated, point-in-time assessment.

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pyxattr Passed Security Checks

No security concerns detected

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CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

No Concerns Detected

No security concerns detected in the latest brin assessment. This is an automated, point-in-time evaluation — security posture may change.

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.

pyxattr Capabilities & Permissions

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

Filesystem Access

Reads and writes to the filesystem.

/usr/ (r).env (rw)

Environment Variables

Accesses the following environment variables.

NAMESPACETEST_DIRTEST_IGNORE_XATTRS

Native Modules

Contains native code that runs outside the JavaScript sandbox.

native extension

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pyxattr Documentation & Source Code

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

Frequently asked questions about pyxattr safety

Weekly Downloads

13.0K

Version

0.8.1

Last Scanned

Feb 11, 2026

Trust Score

85/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Filesystem

Reads & Writes files

Environment

Accesses: NAMESPACE, TEST_DIR, TEST_IGNORE_XATTRS

Native

Contains native modules

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