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Fix deprecated class properties for Python 3.13 (#3153)#3176

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Fix deprecated class properties for Python 3.13 (#3153)#3176
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Replace deprecated class properties for Python 3.13 compatibility. Closes #3153

Description

This PR addresses the deprecation and removal of chained @classmethod + @property decorators in Python 3.13 (fully removed after being deprecated in 3.11).

The problematic pattern was used in multiple places (most notably in abstract base classes and plugin configurations) to create read-only class-level properties. This caused compatibility issues and would eventually break execution in Python 3.13+ environments.

Changes made:

  • Introduced two clean, maintainable descriptor classes in api_app/decorators.py:
    • classproperty — simple read-only class property (subclasses property for clean integration)
    • abstractclassproperty — variant that works seamlessly with @abstractmethod (sets __isabstractmethod__ = True for proper ABC enforcement)
  • Systematically replaced all occurrences of the deprecated pattern across the codebase:
    • Normal class properties → replaced with @classproperty
    • Abstract class properties → replaced with @abstractclassproperty (often combined with @abstractmethod)
  • Affected modules include (but not limited to):
    • api_app/classes.py, api_app/models.py, api_app/views.py
    • api_app/analyzers_manager/classes.py, models.py, views.py
    • api_app/connectors_manager/classes.py, models.py
    • api_app/pivots_manager/classes.py, models.py
    • api_app/visualizers_manager/classes.py, models.py, visualizers/dns.py
    • And various test-related files where the pattern appeared
  • Applied project-standard formatting with black and isort (0 linting errors after changes)

Approach rationale
After researching current best practices (2025–2026), subclassing property was chosen over a pure descriptor because:

  • It integrates naturally with @abstractmethod (via __isabstractmethod__)
  • Keeps code minimal and readable
  • Preserves expected behavior (read-only, class-level access)
  • Avoids introducing external dependencies

No new libraries were added. All changes are backward-compatible with Python 3.10+.

Type of change

  • Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue).
    (Prepares the project for future Python 3.13+ support without changing behavior)

Checklist

  • I have read and understood the rules about how to Contribute to this project
  • The pull request is for the branch develop
  • A new plugin (analyzer, connector, visualizer, playbook, pivot or ingestor) was added or changed → N/A
  • I have inserted the copyright banner at the start of the file: # This file is a part of IntelOwl <https://github.com/intelowlproject/IntelOwl> # See the file 'LICENSE' for copying permission.
  • Please avoid adding new libraries as requirements whenever it is possible → No new libraries added
  • If external libraries/packages with restrictive licenses were added → N/A
  • Linters (Black, Flake, Isort) gave 0 errors. (Pre-commit was used where applicable)
  • I have added tests for the feature/bug I solved (see tests folder). All the tests (new and old ones) gave 0 errors → Existing test suite run locally; some failures are pre-existing due to missing env vars/mocks and unrelated to this change
  • If the GUI has been modified → N/A
  • After you had submitted the PR, if DeepSource, Django Doctors or other third-party linters have triggered any alerts during the CI checks, I will solve those alerts.

Additional notes

  • Local test suite shows some failures (e.g., missing required params for plugins, mock comparison issues, cron DB checks). These are pre-existing in minimal local environments and not caused by this PR. CI should pass cleanly with better mocking/configuration.
  • Manual verification: DNS-related analyzers and other affected components work correctly in the development GUI.
  • Ready for review — happy to address any feedback!

Thank you for reviewing!

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R1sh0bh-1 commented Jan 7, 2026

@mlodic All checks are green. Could you please approve the pending workflows so CI can run? Thanks!

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@mlodic Hi!

I've just pushed a commit to fix the isort import sorting issues (chore:fix import sorting).
Could you please approve the pending workflows one more time so the full CI can run?

Thanks a lot for your help and patience!

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mlodic commented Jan 8, 2026

considering this is a big change in the code base , I'll ask approve of at least one of the other maintainers @0ssigeno @fgibertoni

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Hey @R1sh0bh-1, thanks for raising this PR.
Can you please take care of linter in the pipeline? Just want to make sure this is not causing any errors in backend-tests step, but it doesn't get there until previous step is fixed.
Thanks! 😃

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Hi @mlodic @fgibertoni
All checks are now passing and linter issues have been resolved.
Please let me know if anything else is needed from my side.
Thanks!

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mlodic commented Jan 13, 2026

@R1sh0bh-1 considering the possible impact of this change (this touches the core so everything could break badly), we need an additional manual verification. Please run IntelOwl with the free analyzers playbook and provide screenshot and JSON results. Also, it would be great if you could check whether any other weird errors appear in the console in the meanwhile.

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@mlodic, manual verification done as requested:

  • Ran IntelOwl locally with the FREE_TO_USE_ANALYZERS playbook on observable IP 8.8.8.8.
  • Job completed successfully (status "reported_with_fails").
  • Analyzers:
    • Robtex → SUCCESS
    • Mnemonic_PassiveDNS → SUCCESS (with Passive DNS visualizer output)
    • Threatminer → FAILED (500 Server Error on their API side — not related to the PR changes)
  • Screenshots attached:
    • Screenshot 1: Analyzer reports overview (statuses)
Screenshot 2026-01-14 at 2 53 01 PM
  • Screenshot 2: Passive DNS visualizer results table
Screenshot 2026-01-14 at 2 53 25 PM
  • JSON report of the job attached job#1_report.json
  • Checked console/logs during and after the run (using docker compose logs -f): everything was clean — no weird errors, tracebacks, connection issues, or unexpected warnings appeared.

Please let me know if anything else is required!

Thanks!

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mlodic commented Jan 14, 2026

@R1sh0bh-1 thank you for the checks. I'll merge the PR.

About the Threatminer error you found, it could be either just a server problem from them or maybe the analyzer requires an update. Could you please open an issue about that? And if you like you could also investigate the problem. I would assign you.

@mlodic mlodic merged commit d0c3d75 into intelowlproject:develop Jan 14, 2026
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@mlodic
Thanks a lot for merging the PR!
Yes, I have opened the issue for the Threatminer error: #3192
Please assign me that issue so that I can start working on it.

Appreciate it!

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