zhurong2020/pyobfus

Overview

A Python code obfuscator that claims enterprise-grade protection at 50% lower cost than PyArmor. It is designed to protect intellectual property by making source code difficult to reverse engineer.

Best for

Best for
Developers seeking a cheaper alternative to PyArmor for Python code protection

Use cases

• Obfuscating Python scripts before distribution
• Protecting proprietary algorithms in Python applications
• Reducing licensing costs compared to PyArmor

How to use

Install

pip install --upgrade pyobfus

Tools exposed

• protect_project
• check_obfuscation_risks
• generate_pyobfus_config
• unmap_stack_trace
• list_presets
• explain_preset
• recommend_tier
• start_pro_trial

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Continue

Notes

A Python code obfuscator that claims enterprise-grade protection at 50% lower cost than PyArmor. It is designed to protect intellectual property by making source code difficult to reverse engineer.

0 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-06. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Use cases

• Obfuscating Python scripts before distribution
• Protecting proprietary algorithms in Python applications
• Reducing licensing costs compared to PyArmor

Pros

• Lower cost than PyArmor
• Claims enterprise-grade protection
• Modern Python obfuscation approach

Cons

• Zero GitHub stars suggests limited adoption or testing
• May lack community support and documentation
• Only supports Python code

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