OpenAI has agreed to acquire Astral, a startup behind widely used Python development tools, in a deal designed to sharpen its ...

If there’s one universal experience with AI-powered code development tools, it’s how they feel like magic until they don’t. One moment, you’re watching an AI agent slurp up your codebase and deliver a ...

OpenAI acquires Astral, the Python toolmaker, to enhance Codex AI coding assistant as it competes with Anthropic's Claude Code and Cursor.

In a move clearly designed to strengthen its position among developers, OpenAI has acquired Python tool maker Astral. The house of Altman expects the deal to strengthen the ecosystem for its Codex ...

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence platform, has aimed to built a strong platform against Anthropic. The ChatGPT owner said on Thursday, March 20, 2026, it will acquire Python ...

OpenAI has acquired Astral, a startup whose essential Python development tools are used by millions. This strategic move aims ...

OpenAI said on Thursday it will buy Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT maker seeks to strengthen its portfolio against ...

OpenAI just made one of its boldest counter moves against rival artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic. OpenAI has officially announced it will acquire Astral, a software startup behind popular ...

Astral creates Python development tools such as uv, a package and project manager, and Ruff, a linter and formatter.