The Python Insider Blog has officially migrated to a new home at blog.python.org, marking a significant shift in how the community can contribute to official Python communications. All 307 posts originally hosted on Blogger have been successfully transferred, and existing URLs automatically redirect to the new addresses. For RSS subscribers, the feed URL is now https://blog.python.org/rss.xml, which should update seamlessly without any manual intervention.
Why the Move?
Blogger served the Python community well for many years, but it had one major drawback: contributing required a Google account and familiarity with Blogger's editor. This created an unnecessary barrier for community members who wanted to write about Python releases, core sprints, governance updates, or other official topics. The new setup eliminates this friction entirely.
Posts are now simple Markdown files stored in a Git repository. If you can submit a pull request, you can write a post. Each article lives in its own directory under content/posts/{slug}/ with an index.md file containing YAML frontmatter for the title, date, authors, and tags. Images are placed next to the post in the same directory. No special tooling is required beyond a text editor — though you can also use a visual editor if you prefer.
How to Contribute
Want to share news about an upcoming Python release, a core development sprint, or any other topic that belongs on the official Python blog? Here’s the simplified process:
- Fork the repository at https://github.com/python/python-insider-blog.
- Create a new directory under
content/posts/named with your desired post slug. - Add an
index.mdfile with your content (and optionally upload images to the same directory). - Open a pull request.
The repository’s README includes detailed instructions on frontmatter fields and local development if you want to preview your post before submitting. This streamlined workflow makes it easy for anyone with basic Git knowledge to contribute.
Technical Details
Under the hood, the blog is built with Astro and deployed as fully static HTML. For those who prefer a visual editor over raw Markdown, the site includes an optional Keystatic CMS available in development mode. Styling is handled by Tailwind CSS, and the entire build and deployment process runs through GitHub Actions. This modern stack ensures fast loading times and easy maintenance.
What About the Old Site?
All old URLs from the Blogger version automatically redirect to the new locations. If you subscribed to the old RSS feed, your reader should pick up the new feed without any action on your part. However, if something looks off, you can manually update your feed reader to point to the new feed URL: https://blog.python.org/rss.xml.
We encourage the community to explore the new repository and help improve the blog. If you spot broken links, missing images, or formatting issues from the migration, please file an issue on the GitHub repository. Pull requests are also welcome. This is your blog — and now it’s easier than ever to contribute.