> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Support lifecycles

Anaconda's support timelines for Python versions, platforms, and CPU architectures in the `main` channel. Anaconda might modify these timelines to align with upstream projects and technical requirements. Changes will typically be communicated in advance through these pages and our official communication channels.

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  <Card title="Python version support" icon="python" href="/reference/policies-practices/python-version-support">
    Anaconda's Python version support timelines and package maintenance policies.
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  <Card title="Platform support" icon="laptop-mobile" href="/reference/policies-practices/platform-support">
    Anaconda's platform and operating system support timelines.
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  <Card title="CPU baseline requirements" icon="microchip" href="/reference/policies-practices/cpu-baseline-reqs">
    Anaconda's minimum CPU requirements for packages in the `main` channel.
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