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[](https://bestpractices.coreinfrastructure.org/projects/1351)
[](https://pypi.org/project/tuf/)
[](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/theupdateframework/python-tuf)
-[](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
-[](https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0)
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-## Table of Contents
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-- [Introduction](#introduction)
-- [About The Update Framework](#about-the-update-framework)
-- [Key Features](#key-features)
-- [Documentation](#documentation)
-- [Installation](#installation)
-- [Contact](#contact)
-- [Security Issues and Bugs](#security-issues-and-bugs)
-- [License](#license)
-- [Acknowledgements](#acknowledgements)
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## Introduction
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The reference implementation strives to be a readable guide and demonstration for those working on implementing TUF in their own languages, environments, or update systems.
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## About The Update Framework
The Update Framework (TUF) is a design that helps developers maintain the security of a software update system, even against attackers that compromise the repository or signing keys. TUF provides a flexible specification defining functionality that developers can use in any software update system or re-implement to fit their needs.
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For more information about TUF, visit [TUF's website](https://theupdateframework.com/).
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## Key Features
- **Robust Security**: TUF ensures the security of software update systems, even in the face of compromise or supply chain attacks. It employs a variety of cryptographic techniques to guarantee the integrity and authenticity of software updates.
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- **Production Usage**: TUF is utilized in production by various tech companies and open-source organizations, demonstrating its reliability and effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
- **Variant Support**: TUF's variant, Uptane, is specifically designed to secure over-the-air updates in automobiles, showcasing its versatility and applicability across different domains.
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## Documentation
- [Introduction to TUF's Design](https://theupdateframework.io/overview/): Provides an overview of TUF's design principles and goals.
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- [Miscellaneous Docs](https://github.com/theupdateframework/python-tuf/tree/develop/docs): Additional documentation covering various aspects of TUF implementation and usage.
- [Python-TUF Development Blog](https://theupdateframework.github.io/python-tuf/): Provides insights, updates, and news related to Python-TUF development.
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## Installation
For installation instructions, please visit the [installation page](https://theupdateframework.readthedocs.io/en/latest/INSTALLATION.html).
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## Contact
### Mailing List
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Questions, feedback, and suggestions are welcomed on our mailing list or the CNCF Slack channel.
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## Security Issues and Bugs
[](docs/SECURITY.md)
If you encounter any security issues or bugs, please refer to the [security policy](docs/SECURITY.md) for reporting and guidelines.
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## License
[](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
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