v1.1.0 - Python Bindings & Enhanced Hardware Binding

We’re excited to release Licenz v1.1.0, featuring Python bindings and enhanced hardware binding capabilities.

Python Bindings

You can now use Licenz directly from Python:

pip install licenz

from licenz import LicenseVerifier, License

verifier = LicenseVerifier(public_key)
verifier.with_hardware_binding()

license = License.from_file("license.key")
claims = verifier.verify(license)

print(f"Licensed to: {claims.licensee}")
if "enterprise" in claims.features:
    enable_enterprise_features()

The Python bindings use the same Rust core, so you get identical security guarantees with Pythonic ergonomics.

Configurable Hardware Binding

You can now customize hardware binding weights for your specific deployment environment:

let verifier = LicenseVerifier::new(PUBLIC_KEY)?
    .with_hardware_binding(HardwareBindingConfig {
        cpu_weight: 30,
        motherboard_weight: 25,
        disk_weight: 20,
        mac_weight: 15,
        hostname_weight: 10,
        threshold: 70,
    });

This is particularly useful for:

• VMs where hardware identifiers may be less stable
• Containers where you might want to bind to host characteristics
• Industrial environments where components are frequently replaced

License Grace Periods

Enterprise deployments can now configure grace periods for license expiration:

let verifier = LicenseVerifier::new(PUBLIC_KEY)?
    .with_grace_period(Duration::days(7));

During the grace period, licenses continue to work but validation returns a warning, giving users time to renew without disrupting operations.

Upgrade Notes

This is a backward-compatible release. Existing licenses continue to work without modification.

To upgrade:

Rust:

licenz = "1.1.0"

Python:

pip install --upgrade licenz

CLI:

curl -fsSL https://get.licenz.dev | sh

What’s Next

Coming in v1.2.0:

• Go bindings
• C/C++ bindings
• Enhanced webhook payloads
• License usage analytics

Thank you for your continued feedback and support!