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What both publish
| Fact | pyenv | rustup |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The README documents installation on Linux/Unix and macOS, including a shell installer, Git checkout, and Homebrew. | Unix installation uses a shell script, while Windows installation uses rustup-init.exe. |
| License | The repository identifies pyenv as MIT licensed. | The rustup repository is licensed under either Apache License 2.0 or the MIT license. |
| Purpose | pyenv lets users switch between multiple Python versions. | rustup installs the Rust programming language from official release channels. |
| Security | The v2.8.0 changelog lists a fix for CVE-2026-68939 involving glob character handling in .python-version. | rustup downloads over HTTPS but does not yet validate download signatures. |
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rustup plans
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Pick pyenv if…
pyenv suits developers who need to switch among Python versions on Linux/Unix-like systems or macOS. It is also useful when multiple Python distributions or project-specific versions are needed.
Pick rustup if…
rustup suits Rust developers who need to install, update, or switch toolchains, or add targets for cross-compilation. It also fits users managing local Rust builds or components used by editors.