Python drivers and ORMs

Python

Supported projects

The following projects can be used to implement Python applications using the YugabyteDB YSQL API.

Project Documentation and Guides Latest Driver Version Supported YugabyteDB Version
Yugabyte Psycopg2 Smart Driver [Recommended] Documentation
Reference
2.9.3 2.8 and above
PostgreSQL Psycopg2 Driver Documentation
Reference
2.9.3 2.8 and above
YugabyteDB Python Driver for YCQL Documentation
Project Documentation and Guides Example Apps
SQLAlchemy Documentation
Hello World
SQLAlchemy ORM App
Django Documentation
Hello World
Django ORM App

Learn how to establish a connection to a YugabyteDB database and begin basic CRUD operations by referring to Connect an app or Use an ORM.

For reference documentation, including using projects with SSL, refer to the drivers and ORMs reference pages.

Prerequisites

To develop Python applications for YugabyteDB, you need the following:

  • Python Ensure your system has Python3 installed. To check the version of Python installed, use the following command:

    python -V
    

    If not already installed, download and install it from the Python Downloads page.

  • YugabyteDB cluster

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