Query about 'python-pikepdf >= 10.0.0' availability in next stable release

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Hello everyone,

I’m checking in to see when the package python-pikepdf >= 10.0.0 is expected to be included in the Manjaro stable branch repository.

This specific version is a dependency for a few applications I use, and I was wondering if it has already migrated from the testing/unstable branches, or if there is an estimated timeline for the next stable update that will include it. Specifically, I would appreciate knowing the target release date for the update that is expected to contain this package.

Could you also point me to the best resource (website, thread, or log) where I can track the status and migration of specific packages between branches myself in the future?

Any information on its status would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

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10.0.2-1 is currently in Unstable and Testing. We’re unable to give an estimate of when it will reach Stable, at this time.

The usual updates for Stable have been unusually delayed mainly due to upstream changes relating to Gnome, KDE and Wayland.

All I can suggest is a little more patience, or switching to the Testing branch for a while, if it’s urgent.

As always, the Update Announcement threads for each branch are useful for monitoring latest news. The Branch Compare site (above) will give status of specific packages.

Regards.

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I recommend you to not depend on system packages for Python (or other programming languages).

The standard practice, at least with Python, is to create a Python virtual environment (with pip or uv) and install your code dependencies into it. This way you can control what version you use (newer or older than the system provides).

My personal recommendation these days is to use uv to manage Python dependencies. You can find many tutorials online if the tool is unfamiliar to you.

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Current state of python-pikepdf in Manjaro repo

 $ mbn info python-pikepdf -q
Branch         : archlinux
Name           : python-pikepdf
Version        : 10.0.2-1
Repository     : extra
Build Date     : Mon 10 Nov 2025 22:21:40 
Packager       : Antonio Rojas <arojas@archlinux.org>
Branch         : unstable
Name           : python-pikepdf
Version        : 10.0.2-1
Repository     : extra
Build Date     : Mon 10 Nov 2025 22:21:40 
Packager       : Antonio Rojas <arojas@archlinux.org>
Branch         : testing
Name           : python-pikepdf
Version        : 10.0.2-1
Repository     : extra
Build Date     : Mon 10 Nov 2025 22:21:40 
Packager       : Antonio Rojas <arojas@archlinux.org>
Branch         : stable
Name           : python-pikepdf
Version        : 9.11.0-1
Repository     : extra
Build Date     : Fri 12 Sep 2025 10:30:57 
Packager       : Antonio Rojas <arojas@archlinux.org>
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