certifi ☆
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Description:
Mozilla CA bundle for Python
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2025.11.12@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: ssl tls certificates security python ca
Install: brew install certifi
About:
Certifi is a curated collection of Root Certificates for validating the trustworthiness of SSL/TLS certificates in Python applications. It provides the 'certifi.cacert.pem' file, enabling secure HTTPS connections by default. This package ensures Python can verify certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities.
Key Features:
  • Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date bundle of trusted CA root certificates
  • Enables SSL/TLS verification for Python's standard library and requests
  • Decoupled from Python's release cycle for faster security updates
  • Simple API to access the path of the CA bundle
Use Cases:
  • Verifying SSL/TLS certificates when making HTTPS requests with the 'requests' library
  • Securing outgoing API calls from Python applications
  • Ensuring consistent certificate validation across different environments
Alternatives:
  • system-provided CA store – System stores offer OS-level integration but may be outdated or inconsistent across platforms; certifi provides a portable, consistent bundle.
License: MPL-2.0
Dependencies: ca-certificates
Bottles available for: all
Version History
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