OpenAI has acquired Astral, a startup whose essential Python development tools are used by millions. This strategic move aims ...

Astral creates Python development tools such as uv, a package and project manager, and Ruff, a linter and formatter.

March 19 : OpenAI said on Thursday it will acquire Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT owner looks to strengthen its portfolio against rival Anthropic and gain more share in the artificial ...

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence platform, has aimed to built a strong platform against Anthropic. The ChatGPT owner said on Thursday, March 20, 2026, it will acquire Python toolmaker ...

OpenAI Group PBC today announced plans to acquire Astral Software Inc., a startup with a set of widely used Python development tools. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Astral’s development ...

OpenAI has launched a plugin marketplace for Codex with over 20 integrations from Slack, Figma, and Notion, adding enterprise ...