# Python Client

We provide a Python client library that you can use to interact with the API. You can find the library [here](https://github.com/gridstatus/gridstatusio).

#### Installation

`gridstatusio` supports Python 3.10+. Install with pip (or uv):

```
pip install gridstatusio
```

Upgrade using:

```
python -m pip install --upgrade gridstatusio
```

#### Authentication

You can authenticate using your API key in one of two ways:

1. **Set an environment variable**:

```
export GRIDSTATUS_API_KEY=your_api_key
```

2. **Pass the API key directly** when creating the client:

```
from gridstatusio import GridStatusClient

client = GridStatusClient(api_key="your_api_key")
```


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