Why pylock.toml includes digital attestations
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Why pylock.toml includes digital attestations
"Trusted publishing enables a continuous deployment system to upload releases to PyPI on behalf of the project, automating the process while maintaining security by not exposing keys."
"Digital attestations allow a continuous deployment system to confirm that a file originated from it, providing a way to verify the integrity of the files being used."
"The pylock.toml file records the publisher's identity, which helps in tracking the provenance of packages, ensuring that users can verify the source of the files they are using."
Trusted publishing allows a continuous deployment system to upload releases to PyPI securely. This method automates releases without exposing sensitive keys. Digital attestations verify the source of files, ensuring integrity. The pylock.toml file records the publisher's identity, providing provenance for packages. This setup is simple to implement, especially with tools like GitHub Actions, enhancing security for maintainers and users alike.
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