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anthropics/claude-agent-sdk-python

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What it is

Python SDK for Claude Agent. See the Claude Agent SDK documentation for more information. Note: The Claude Code CLI is automatically bundled with the package - no separate installation required! The SDK will use the bundled CLI by default. If you prefer to use a system-wide installation or a specific version, you can:

When to use it

Reach for claude-agent-sdk-python when you want an LLM to plan, call tools, browse, or coordinate with other agents instead of answering a single prompt — it's written in Python and fits stacks tagged claude.

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yesterday
Created
2025-06-11
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Quick start

$ git clone https://github.com/anthropics/claude-agent-sdk-python.git

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FAQ

What is claude-agent-sdk-python?

anthropics/claude-agent-sdk-python is an agent framework on GitHub: no description provided. Python SDK for Claude Agent.

When should I use claude-agent-sdk-python?

Reach for claude-agent-sdk-python when you want an LLM to plan, call tools, browse, or coordinate with other agents instead of answering a single prompt — it's written in Python and fits stacks tagged claude.

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Is claude-agent-sdk-python actively maintained?

anthropics/claude-agent-sdk-python looks very actively maintained: the last push was yesterday (2026-11-10), with 8,527 stars and 621 open issues.

What license does claude-agent-sdk-python use?

anthropics/claude-agent-sdk-python is published under the MIT license. Check the repository's LICENSE file before commercial use.