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Python SDK Installation

The Meter Python SDK provides a clean, Pythonic interface for all Meter API operations.

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Requirements

  • Python 3.8 or later
  • pip or uv for package management

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Install with pip

pip install meter-sdk

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Install with uv

uv add meter-sdk

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Install from source

For development or to use the latest unreleased features: 
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/meter-sdk
cd meter-sdk
pip install -e .

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Verify installation

from meter_sdk import MeterClient

print("Meter SDK installed successfully!")

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Set up authentication

Store your API key as an environment variable: 
export METER_API_KEY="sk_live_your_key_here"
For persistent configuration, add to your ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, or .env file:
.env
METER_API_KEY=sk_live_your_key_here
Load environment variables in Python: 
from dotenv import load_dotenv
import os

load_dotenv()  # Load from .env file

api_key = os.getenv("METER_API_KEY")

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Quick test

Verify your setup with a quick test: 
from meter_sdk import MeterClient
import os

# Initialize client
client = MeterClient(api_key=os.getenv("METER_API_KEY"))

# List your strategies (should return empty list if you haven't created any)
strategies = client.list_strategies()
print(f"Found {len(strategies)} strategies")

# Success! You're ready to use Meter

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Dependencies

The SDK has minimal dependencies:
  • requests: HTTP client for API calls
  • typing-extensions: Type hints for older Python versions
All dependencies are installed automatically.

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Updating

Keep your SDK up to date: 
pip install --upgrade meter-sdk

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Troubleshooting

Solution: Install the package:
pip install meter-sdk
If using a virtual environment, ensure it’s activated.
Problem: Package installed but import failsSolutions:
  • Check you’re in the correct Python environment: which python
  • Verify installation: pip show meter-sdk
  • Try reinstalling: pip uninstall meter-sdk && pip install meter-sdk
Problem: Dependency conflicts with other packagesSolution: Use a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
pip install meter-sdk

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Next steps

Quick Start

Generate your first strategy in 5 minutes

Client Reference

Explore the MeterClient API

Authentication

Learn about API key management

Examples

See real-world SDK usage

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Need help?

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