{"library":"ovh","title":"OVHcloud API Client","description":"The `ovh` Python library is the official module for interacting with OVHcloud APIs. It provides a thin wrapper that handles the complexities of credential creation and request signing. The library is currently at version 1.2.0 and is actively maintained, with new releases incorporating features and compatibility updates for modern Python versions. It is designed to simplify automation and management of OVHcloud services.","language":"python","status":"active","last_verified":"Mon May 18","install":{"commands":["pip install ovh"],"cli":null},"imports":["import ovh\nclient = ovh.Client(...)"],"auth":{"required":false,"env_vars":[]},"quickstart":{"code":"import os\nimport ovh\n\n# Best practice: load credentials from environment variables or ovh.conf\n# Alternatively, embed directly (less recommended for production)\nendpoint = os.environ.get('OVH_ENDPOINT', 'ovh-eu') # e.g., 'ovh-eu', 'ovh-ca'\napplication_key = os.environ.get('OVH_APPLICATION_KEY', 'YOUR_APP_KEY')\napplication_secret = os.environ.get('OVH_APPLICATION_SECRET', 'YOUR_APP_SECRET')\nconsumer_key = os.environ.get('OVH_CONSUMER_KEY', 'YOUR_CONSUMER_KEY')\n\ntry:\n    client = ovh.Client(\n        endpoint=endpoint,\n        application_key=application_key,\n        application_secret=application_secret,\n        consumer_key=consumer_key,\n    )\n\n    # Example: Get current user details\n    me = client.get('/me')\n    print(f\"Hello, {me['firstname']} {me['lastname']}!\")\n\n    # Example: List your dedicated servers (requires appropriate rights)\n    # servers = client.get('/dedicated/server')\n    # print(f\"Your dedicated servers: {servers}\")\n\nexcept ovh.exceptions.APIError as e:\n    print(f\"API Error: {e.code} - {e.message}\")\nexcept Exception as e:\n    print(f\"An unexpected error occurred: {e}\")\n","lang":"python","description":"This quickstart demonstrates how to initialize the OVHcloud API client using environment variables for credentials (recommended for security). 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