python-sdk

python-sdk is a code library that lets developers build MCP servers and clients in Python, so AI apps can use outside tools and data.

What it is good for

  • Building a server that gives an AI app access to your own tools
  • Connecting a Python program to existing MCP servers
  • Exposing data and functions to LLM applications in a standard way

At a glance

Who it is for
Setup
Requires programming

Level 5 of 5. You need to write code to use it.

Cost
Free and open source
Type
Framework or SDK
Tasks
Works with
Claude, ChatGPT, MCP Inspector

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GitHub stars
24,736

GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

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GitHub stars for python-sdk: 24,324 on Sep 24, 2026, 24,736 on Nov 2, 2026. Source: GitHub.

Official links

Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.

Questions

Is python-sdk free?
Yes. It is free and open source (MIT license).
Do I need to know how to code to use python-sdk?
Yes. You need to write code to use it.
What does python-sdk work with?
According to its own documentation, it works with Claude, ChatGPT, and MCP Inspector.
What is python-sdk good for?
Building a server that gives an AI app access to your own tools, connecting a Python program to existing MCP servers, and exposing data and functions to LLM applications in a standard way.

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