> cat /dev/github | grep security-tools
discovered 03 Aug 2026

codon

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Codon is a high-performance Python implementation designed for static, ahead-of-time compilation, achieving significant speed improvements (10-100x) over traditional Python, often matching or surpassing the performance of C/C++. It enables native multithreading, seamless hardware support, and interoperability with existing Python libraries while maintaining a syntax and structure that closely resembles CPython, thus minimizing the learning curve for users. Notable features include a comprehensive optimization framework and tools for compiling Python code to native machine code or executable files.