Quick-Start: Python

Get started with Kaiko Stream and Python

Before implementing Kaiko Stream in your Python environment, ensure you meet the following technical requirements.

System requirements

• Python Version: Minimum Python 3.7+ (recommended: 3.9+)

• Operating System: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)

• Network: Stable internet connection for gRPC streaming

Core files

File	Purpose	Link
Requirements	This file contains the minimum requirements for the script to run.	https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/requirements.txt
Pipfile	This file contains important PIP information for your Python script to run.	https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/Pipfile
Pipfile.lock	This file contains additional PIP information for your Python script to run.	https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/Pipfile.lock
Resubscribe	This tells Python what to do in the instance you lose connection with Kaiko Stream.	https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/resubscribe.py

Checklist

• Get your API key - You'll need and active subscription and your API Key from the Kaiko team before you can start receiving any data from Kaiko Stream. If you don't have it, ask [email protected].

• Install pip or pipenv - If you don't have it already, see the get-pip-py method here.

• Configure your code example - Choose your Kaiko product from the menu on the left and navigate to the Python code section, copy the code, configure your parameters, and add your api key.

• Run your script

.... and that's it! You'll now receive updates in real-time as per your configuration.

This guide is intended to get you started with Stream and Python. You can also access our full SDK here, where you'll find more coding languages, examples and guidance.