CPython Now Officially Supports RISC-V as a Tier 3 Platform
CPython has officially added support for the open RISC-V instruction set architecture as a tier 3 platform, enabling Python to run reliably on the rapidly growing RISC-V ecosystem. This milestone was achieved through significant community contributions and support from the RISE Project, which provided essential testing hardware. While initial support is tier 3, future plans include integrating RISC-V into CPython's CI and working towards tier 2 support. Developers with RISC-V hardware are encouraged to test CPython and provide feedback to further enhance its compatibility and performance.
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- CPython Adds Official RISC-V Support
CPython now officially supports the RISC-V architecture as a tier 3 platform, making Python available on the open instruction set. This support was built through extensive community contributions and crucial testing hardware provided by the RISE Project. The team plans to improve testing by integrating RISC-V into CPython’s CI and aims for eventual promotion to tier 2 support.
https://blog.python.org/2026/08/riscv-now-officially-supported/
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