Xqt added a comment.
Hi @Milicevic01, I understand your situation with Windows 7 and the limitations it imposes on upgrading Python. As far as I know, Python 3.9+ cannot be installed on Windows 7. A portable or embeddable package might work, but it is not officially supported. Staying on Python 3.8 is a valid option for older setups, and several bots are still running Pywikibot 9 or even older versions (but not lower than 6.6.1) without bigger problems. But note that many issues are solved in newer releases. In practice, you can continue using Pywikibot 10.x with Python 3.8. This allows your bots to keep running, but you would need to accept that future Pywikibot (11 or later) releases will require at least Python 3.9. In other words, a temporary grace period for Python 3.8 doesn’t benefit Windows 7 users in the long run; those who cannot upgrade their system will need to remain on older Pywikibot versions. The main reasons to move to Python 3.9+ are already outlined in the pro-list: updated dependencies, security updates (Python 3.8 is End-of-Life), improved maintainability, and consistency with CI/CD and Linux environments. These factors ensure that Pywikibot development can continue efficiently and safely. TASK DETAIL https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T401802 EMAIL PREFERENCES https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/settings/panel/emailpreferences/
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