Bug 167645 - MacOS: Can't run embedded Python externally since 25.2.4.2+. What are the alternatives?
Summary: MacOS: Can't run embedded Python externally since 25.2.4.2+. What are the alt...
Status: UNCONFIRMED
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Product: LibreOffice
Classification: Unclassified
Component: LibreOffice (show other bugs)
Version:
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25.2.4.3 release
Hardware: All macOS (All)
: medium minor
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Reported: 2025-07-23 10:11 UTC by david
Modified: 2025-07-23 10:11 UTC (History)
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Description david 2025-07-23 10:11:36 UTC 
Description:
Apparently, this commit blocked the execution of embedded Python from outside LibreOffice:  
https://gerrit.libreoffice.org/c/core/+/185792

I understand that it improves security.

But now, how can we use the UNO API (document conversion, ...) on MacOS with a standard LibreOffice installation? Has this usage been permanently prohibited since that commit?

Using the system Python seems fragile (e.g. version mismatches when importing `pyuno.so` from LibreOffice, etc.).

I'm very interested in any hints or suggestions to help solve this.

Other related commit:
https://gerrit.libreoffice.org/c/core/+/187412

Thank you for your help!


Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install LibreOffice 25.2.4.2+
2. Run embedded python `/Applications/LibreOffice.app/Contents/Resources/python --version` 


Actual Results:
The Python process is being killed by the system (Code Signature Invalid).

Expected Results:
Python 3.x.x


Reproducible: Always


User Profile Reset: No

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