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Add support for requesting free-threaded builds of cpython. #1057
Description
Description:
Since Python 3.13 requesting the free-threaded GIL free builds of cpython (Py_GIL_DISABLED defined in the C code) is a new feature that is not shipped by default in the normal builds of cpython and c extensions could optionally provide said support, as such it is necessary to also provide support for requesting such builds, but the feature throws error for when they request Python versions older than 3.13 as it did not exist prior to 3.13.
Justification:
Using the github action to install 3.13+ of cpython just to build a multi-phase C extension that may include the new Py_mod_gil slot when Py_GIL_DISABLED is defined for the C extension).
Are you willing to submit a PR?
It depends on how hard it is to implement. I don't know typescript.
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v-gowridurgad commentedon Mar 20, 2025
Hello @AraHaan,
Thank you for this feature request. We will investigate it and get back to you as soon as we have some feedback.
v-aparnajyothi-y commentedon Apr 24, 2025
Hello @AraHaan, Thank you for raising this feature request! The functionality you've described has already been implemented as part of PR #973. This PR includes:
Support for installing GIL-free (free-threaded) builds of Python 3.13+ (--disable-gil / x64-freethreaded architecture).
Validation logic that ensures an error is thrown when attempting to use the x64-freethreaded variant with Python versions earlier than 3.13.
This implementation directly addresses the goals outlined in your request and aligns with PEP 703.
Please let us know if you're encountering any issues or have further suggestions :)
v-aparnajyothi-y commentedon May 15, 2025
Hello @AraHaan, Please let us know if any concerns / clarifications are needed on the above :)
AraHaan commentedon May 16, 2025
I think everything should be fine now, thanks.