Breaking: Python Insider Blog Now Live at blog.python.org, Backed by Git Repository
The official Python blog has completed a major migration from Blogger to a custom, Git-backed platform. All 307 historic posts have been transferred and old URLs automatically redirect to the new site at https://blog.python.org.
This move fundamentally changes how the community can contribute to the blog, lowering barriers to entry. The new setup uses Markdown files stored in a public GitHub repository, replacing the previous Google-dependent workflow.
Contributions Now Simplified via Pull Requests
“The old system required a Google account and familiarity with Blogger’s editor—that was an unnecessary hurdle for potential contributors,” said a spokesperson for the Python Software Foundation. “Now anyone who can open a pull request on GitHub can submit a post. It’s that simple.”
Posts are stored as content/posts/{slug}/index.md with YAML frontmatter for title, date, authors, and tags. Images are placed in the same directory, eliminating the need for special tools.
Background
Blogger served the Python Insider blog for years, but its proprietary editing environment blocked many would-be writers. The Python development team wanted a system that aligned with the open-source ethos of the project.
By adopting a static site generator (Astro) and a Git-based workflow, the blog now mirrors the contribution model of the core Python project itself. The site deploys automatically via GitHub Actions, and a visual CMS (Keystatic) is available for those who prefer it.
What This Means
For the community: writing a blog post now requires only a text editor and a GitHub account—no Google sign-in needed. This change is expected to diversify and accelerate the publishing of updates about Python releases, sprints, governance, and community news.
For readers: the RSS feed remains at https://blog.python.org/rss.xml; no action is required. Old links will seamlessly redirect to the new domain.
- New site: blog.python.org
- Repository: github.com/python/python-insider-blog
- RSS feed: blog.python.org/rss.xml
How to Contribute
- Fork the repo at https://github.com/python/python-insider-blog
- Create a directory under
content/posts/with your post slug - Add an index.md file (and optional images)
- Open a pull request
For detailed instructions, see the repository’s README. Bugs or formatting issues from the migration can be reported via issues or PRs on GitHub.