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# 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

<table><thead><tr><th width="137">File</th><th width="347">Purpose</th><th>Link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Requirements</td><td>This file contains the minimum requirements for the script to run.</td><td><a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/requirements.txt">https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/requirements.txt</a></td></tr><tr><td>Pipfile</td><td>This file contains important PIP information for your Python script to run.</td><td><a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/Pipfile">https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/Pipfile</a></td></tr><tr><td>Pipfile.lock</td><td>This file contains additional PIP information for your Python script to run.</td><td><a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/Pipfile.lock">https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/Pipfile.lock</a></td></tr><tr><td>Resubscribe</td><td>This tells Python what to do in the instance you lose connection with Kaiko Stream.</td><td><a href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/resubscribe.py">https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/master/python/resubscribe.py</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Checklist

* [ ] **Get your API key -** You'll need an 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 <support@kaiko.com>.
* [ ] **Install pip or pipenv -** If you don't have it already, see the `get-pip-py` method [here](https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/installation/).
* [ ] **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.**

{% hint style="info" %}
This guide is intended to get you started with Stream and Python. You can also access our full SDK [here](https://github.com/kaikodata/kaiko-sdk-examples/tree/master), where you'll find more coding languages, examples and guidance.
{% endhint %}


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