The pkg_resources package is slated for removal as early as 2025-11-30
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ctranslate2
init.py:
UserWarning: pkg_resources is deprecated as an API. See https://setuptools.pypa.io/en/latest/pkg_resources.html. The pkg_resources package is slated for removal as early as 2025-11-30. Refrain from using this package or pin to Setuptools<81.
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Research direction
Start with the ctranslate2 init.py and reproduce the deprecation warning in a supported Python environment. Trace the pkg_resources import or use, then verify the warning is gone without breaking package initialization and run the repository's relevant Python tests.
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- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100