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alibabacloud-openapi-util

library0.2.4pypypi✓ verified 24d ago

This library provides common utility functions for interacting with Alibaba Cloud's OpenAPI using the Tea Framework in Python. It includes methods for signature generation, string manipulation, and XML parsing. The current version is 0.2.4, and it is part of the Alibaba Cloud SDK ecosystem, primarily maintained on an as-needed basis for the Tea framework.

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · ALIBABACLOUD-OPENA

alibabacloud-openapi-util

http-networkingpythonv0.2.4

Install

6.5s avg

Import

279ms

Disk

48MB

Pass rate

10/ 10

Env Coverage10 / 10

glibc

3.9–3.13

musl

3.9–3.13

Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

tested against v0.2.4 · pip install

no network on importno background threads

Install × environment matrix

Each cell = how many times install + import succeeded across repeated harness runs. Partial = flaky.
glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

musl

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 0.0s · import 0.302s · 48.2MB

glibc

py 3.10–3.95 runs

installs and imports cleanly · install 6.5s · import 0.256s · 50MB

48MB installed

● package 48MB

Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

Client

✓ from alibabacloud_openapi_util.client import Client

Demonstrates how to generate a string to sign and then calculate a signature using a dummy access key secret. Replace 'YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET' with an actual secret for real-world use.

from alibabacloud_openapi_util.client import Client # Example of getting the string to sign string_to_sign = Client.get_string_to_sign({ 'method': 'GET', 'pathname': '/', 'query': {'key1': 'value1', 'key2': 'value2'}, 'headers': {'User-Agent': 'Tea-Client'}, 'body': None }) print(f"String to sign: {string_to_sign}") # Example of getting a signature (using a dummy secret for illustration) access_key_secret = 'YOUR_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET' signature = Client.get_signature(access_key_secret, string_to_sign) print(f"Signature: {signature}")

Debug

Known issues

gotchaAll utility methods within the `Client` class are static methods. There is no need to instantiate `Client` (e.g., `util = Client()`). Directly call methods like `Client.get_signature(...)`.

fix

Always call utility methods directly on the `Client` class, e.g., `from alibabacloud_openapi_util.client import Client; Client.some_method(...)`.

affects: All versions (0.0.1 - 0.2.4)

gotchaSignature generation functions (e.g., `get_signature`, `get_string_to_sign`) require specific string inputs. Ensure inputs are properly formatted strings, not bytes, and that parameters like query, headers, and body are correctly structured dictionaries or `None` as expected.

fix

Refer to the method signatures in the source code or documentation to ensure correct input types and formats for dictionary keys/values. Encoding issues often arise from incorrect string handling.

affects: All versions (0.0.1 - 0.2.4)

gotchaThis library is part of the 'Tea Framework' for Alibaba Cloud SDKs. If you are using an older or different generation of Alibaba Cloud SDKs that do not rely on the Tea Framework, the signature generation logic provided here may not be compatible or correct for your specific use case.

fix

Verify that your Alibaba Cloud SDK client explicitly states compatibility with the 'Tea Framework' or utilizes `alibabacloud-openapi-util` internally. If not, consult the specific SDK's documentation for its required authentication and utility methods.

affects: All versions (0.0.1 - 0.2.4)

Errors

Common errors & fixes

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'alibabacloud_openapi_util'

The 'alibabacloud_openapi_util' module is not installed in the Python environment.

fix

Install the module using pip: 'pip install alibabacloud-openapi-util'.

ImportError: cannot import name 'Client' from 'alibabacloud_openapi_util'

The 'Client' class is not present in the 'alibabacloud_openapi_util' module.

fix

Ensure you are importing the correct class from the appropriate module; refer to the library's documentation for the correct import statement.

AttributeError: module 'alibabacloud_openapi_util' has no attribute 'create_signature'

The 'create_signature' function does not exist in the 'alibabacloud_openapi_util' module.

fix

Verify the function name and its availability in the module; consult the library's documentation for the correct function usage.

SignatureDoesNotMatch: The request signature we calculated does not match the signature you provided. Check your key and signing method.

This error occurs at the Alibaba Cloud API level when the signature generated by the client (potentially using `alibabacloud-openapi-util` indirectly for signature calculation) does not match the server's calculation. Common reasons include incorrect AccessKey ID, AccessKey Secret, an outdated SDK version, or issues with the parameters included in the signature.

fix

Verify the correctness of your AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret. Ensure the entire Alibaba Cloud SDK, including `alibabacloud-openapi-util` and related `tea` packages, are updated to their latest versions. Double-check that all required request parameters are correctly formatted and included in the signature calculation process.

AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'get_access_key_id' (or similar for missing credentials) OR The input parameter "AccessKeyId" that is mandatory for processing this request is not supplied.

The Alibaba Cloud AccessKey ID or AccessKey Secret is not properly configured or provided to the SDK client during its initialization. This often happens if the `ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID` and `ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET` environment variables are not set, or if the credentials are not explicitly passed when creating the SDK client.

fix

Set the `ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID` and `ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET` environment variables in your system, or explicitly pass these values when initializing the Alibaba Cloud client configuration (e.g., `config.accessKeyId = 'your_access_key_id'`).

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Version history

0.2.4latest on PyPI · released Jan 15, 2026

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Dependencies

darabonba-xmlrequiredRequired for XML parsing utilities.

darabonba-arrayrequiredCore dependency for array utilities within the Tea framework.

darabonba-maprequiredCore dependency for map utilities within the Tea framework.

darabonba-stringrequiredCore dependency for string utilities within the Tea framework.

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/aliyun/darabonba-openapi-util ↗

packagehttps://pypi.org/project/alibabacloud-openapi-util/ ↗

homepagehttps://www.alibabacloud.com ↗