sdk-py
MultiversX SDK for Python
This SDK consists of a CLI tool, namely mxpy, and Python helpers and utilities for interacting with the Blockchain (in general) and with Smart Contracts (in particular).
mxpy: the CLI tool
mxpy (the CLI tool) can be found here: mx-sdk-py-cli. It targets a broad audience of users and developers, as depicted below:
| Feature | Audience |
|---|---|
| Compile Smart Contracts (Rust, C, C++) to WASM | Smart Contract developers |
| Deploy, execute (call), query Smart Contracts | Smart Contract developers, application developers, tech enthusiasts |
| Run scenarios (JSON tests) against Smart Contracts | Smart Contract developers |
| Sign & send System Smart Contract transactions | Validator owners |
| Sign & send regular transactions | Application developers, tech enthusiasts |
| Query Network status, transactions status / details | Application developers, tech enthusiasts |
| Query account details | Application developers, tech enthusiasts |
| Generate PEM files, recover private key from mnemonic | Tech enthusiasts |
| Miscellaneous support features (e.g. bech32 conversion) | Tech enthusiasts |
sdk-py: the Python libraries
note
The multiversx-sdk package is a unification of the previous packages (multiversx-sdk-core, multiversx-sdk-wallet and multiversx-sdk-network-providers). This is the package that should be used from now on. All the upcoming updates will come only to this package. The older packages will no longer receive updates and will soon be deprecated.
| Package | Source code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| multiversx-sdk | mx-sdk-py | The all in one Python SDK for interacting with MultiversX. |
| multiversx-sdk-core | mx-sdk-py-core | Basic components for interacting with the blockchain and with smart contracts. Will soon be deprecated. |
| multiversx-sdk-wallet | mx-sdk-py-wallet | Core wallet components (generation, signing). Will soon be deprecated. |
| multiversx-sdk-network-providers | mx-sdk-py-network-providers | Network providers (API, Gateway). Will soon be deprecated. |