Understand the project
Practical overview
When it fits
Use Anchorpy when a Python project needs to interact with Anchor programs or when its client-generation, testing or command-line tools fit the development workflow.
Who it is for
- Python developers working with Anchor programs
- Teams testing Python projects that use Anchor programs
Documented uses
- Generate a static Python client for an Anchor program
- Call an Anchor program from Python using the dynamic client
- Use a Pytest plugin when testing Python projects with Anchor programs
- Use CLI utilities for Anchor Python development
Before you choose
Requirements & limits
The README requires Python 3.9 or later and documents installation through pip. The library can be installed alone; CLI and Pytest features are included as optional extras.
- Static client generation and a dynamic client are both available.
- The Pytest plugin and CLI are optional installation extras.
- The documented runtime prerequisite is Python 3.9 or later.
- The repository specifies the MIT license.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Source-based practical guide
Set up AnchorPy for development and run unit tests
Prepare an AnchorPy contribution environment and run its unit tests.
Before you start
- uv installed
Steps
Install uv using its installation instructions.
Run the command below.
uv run --all-extras pytest tests/unit
Expected outcome
The documented unit-test command is run with all extras enabled.
Guide limitations
- The source does not specify expected test results or additional development setup steps.
Evidence and transparency
Sources & review
Source record details
- Source availability
- Active
- Sources checked
- 14 October 2026
- Original website title
- kevinheavey/anchorpy · Official homepage title · retained in its source language