python-dotenv

Dev Tools

Reads key-value pairs from a .env file and can set them as environment variables. It helps in developing applications following the 12-factor principles.

Latest: v1.2.14 releases1 breaking changesView on GitHub →

Release History

v1.2.11 feature

Oct 26, 2025

python-dotenv v1.2.1 adds FIFO support for .env files on Unix and updates CI to use trusted publishing.

v1.2.01 fix2 features

Oct 26, 2025

Version 1.2.0 introduces a new PYTHON_DOTENV_DISABLED flag, adds Python 3.14 CI support, and fixes termination behavior by using sys.exit().

v1.1.12 fixes

Jun 24, 2025

Version 1.1.1 adds bug fixes for Python 3.13 compatibility of find_dotenv and resolves a Windows CLI execvpe issue.

v1.1.0Breaking1 fix8 features

Mar 25, 2025

python-dotenv 1.1.0 adds Python 3.13 support, drops Python 3.8, introduces execvpe in dotenv run, and includes several CI and documentation improvements.