Simon Willison released an alpha package, micropython-wasm, that runs MicroPython code inside a WebAssembly sandbox via wasmtime. It enforces memory/CPU limits, restricts file and network access, and supports persistent state and host functions for safely executing untrusted code in Python applications.
HtmlUnit 5.0.0 has been released, now requiring JDK 17 as the minimum version. Key updates include major JavaScript engine improvements, full Web Crypto API support, WebSocket improvements, Web Speech API support, and updated browser profiles for Firefox 150 and Chrome/Edge 148.
Libomemo.js v0.0.1 has been released as an OMEMO cryptographic library for JavaScript. It provides tools for implementing the OMEMO encrypted messaging protocol in JavaScript applications.
JsPlumb, the JavaScript library for building visual connectivity interfaces, has released a major update with a modernized API and new diagram/2D chart engines. The project is now free for non-commercial use, with packages available for React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, and vanilla JS on the public NPM registry.
Datasette-apps is a new system that allows users to bundle and install full applications within Datasette, turning it into a platform for data-driven apps. It enables developers to create self-contained packages combining SQLite databases, metadata, plugins, templates, and assets.