OpenAI is acquiring open source Python tool-maker Astral
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OpenAI acquired Astral, creator of popular Python development tools including uv (126M monthly downloads), Ruff (179M downloads), and Ty type-checker. The undisclosed deal integrates Astral into OpenAI's Codex team to accelerate AI-powered software development and enable AI agents to work directly with existing developer tools. Both companies promise continued open source support.
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