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Install & Compatibility
Where this runs
tested against v0.4.6 · 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
muslpy 3.10–3.95 runs
installs and imports cleanly · install 0.0s · import 1.074s · 51.3MB
glibcpy 3.10–3.95 runs
installs and imports cleanly · install 7.0s · import 0.976s · 53MB
51MB installed
● package 51MB
Code
Verified usage
Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Config
✓ from alibabacloud_tea_openapi.models import Config
Used for configuring the client with credentials, endpoint, and other request parameters.
This quickstart demonstrates how to initialize the `Config` object using `alibabacloud-tea-openapi`. It retrieves Alibaba Cloud AccessKey ID and Secret from environment variables for secure credential management. It also shows how to set a region ID and a service-specific endpoint, which are crucial for making API requests. This `Config` object is then typically passed to a service-specific client (e.g., ECS, OSS) to interact with Alibaba Cloud services.
import os
from alibabacloud_tea_openapi.models import Config
# Configure client with AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret from environment variables
# It is highly recommended to use environment variables or other secure methods
# to manage credentials, rather than hardcoding them.
config = Config(
access_key_id=os.environ.get('ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID', ''),
access_key_secret=os.environ.get('ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET', '')
)
# Set the region ID and endpoint. The endpoint is service-specific.
# This example uses a generic endpoint for demonstration.
# Replace with the actual endpoint for your desired Alibaba Cloud service.
config.region_id = 'cn-hangzhou'
config.endpoint = 'ecs.cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com' # Example endpoint for ECS
# Print the configured endpoint (for demonstration purposes)
print(f"Client configured for endpoint: {config.endpoint}")
# In a real application, you would then initialize a service-specific client
# using this config object, e.g.:
# from alibabacloud_ecs20140526.client import Client as EcsClient
# client = EcsClient(config)
# response = client.describe_regions()
# print(response.body)
# Ensure credentials are provided for actual API calls
if not config.access_key_id or not config.access_key_secret:
print("WARNING: ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID and/or ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET environment variables are not set.")
print("API calls will likely fail due to authentication issues.")
Debug
Known issues
gotchaEncountering 'ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'Tea'' usually indicates an outdated `pip` version or that the core `alibabacloud-tea` dependency is missing or incorrectly installed. This library relies on `alibabacloud-tea` for fundamental functionalities.fixUpgrade pip to the latest version (`pip install --upgrade pip setuptools`) and ensure `alibabacloud-tea` is installed (`pip install alibabacloud-tea`).
affects: All
gotchaAPI requests returning 'SignatureDoesNotMatch' or 'MissingHeader' (e.g., 'Connection') can occur when using signature method V3 if the 'Connection: close' header is explicitly set, as it is incompatible.fixAvoid explicitly setting the 'Connection: close' header when using V3 signature methods. Allow the SDK to manage connection headers.
affects: All
gotchaError code 400 (BAD_REQUEST) or 'MissingRequiredParameter' typically indicates that mandatory parameters for an API operation are either missing or provided in an incorrect format (e.g., a malformed URL).fixCarefully review the API reference for the specific operation being called to ensure all required parameters are supplied and adhere to the specified data types and formats. For URLs, ensure proper URL-encoding if special characters are present.
affects: All
gotchaError code 596 (PERMISSION_DENY) signifies authorization issues. This could be due to an unauthorized account, an overdue payment, a disabled account, or the specific service not being activated for your Alibaba Cloud account.fixVerify that your Alibaba Cloud account has the necessary permissions (e.g., for RAM users), has no outstanding payments, is active, and that the target service has been activated. Check the returned error message for more specific details.
affects: All
breakingError code 500 (service interrupted) can sometimes stem from an incompatibility between the SDK version and the server's API version, particularly if using an older SDK.fixEnsure you are using the latest stable version of `alibabacloud-tea-openapi` and any service-specific SDKs. Regularly update dependencies to mitigate such incompatibilities.
affects: <0.4.0 (estimate, based on 'latest SDK version' advice for 500 errors)
Errors
Common errors & fixes
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'alibabacloud_tea_openapi'
The 'alibabacloud_tea_openapi' package is not installed in the Python environment.
fixInstall the package using pip: 'pip install alibabacloud_tea_openapi'.
ImportError: cannot import name 'Config' from 'alibabacloud_tea_openapi'
The 'Config' class is not available in the 'alibabacloud_tea_openapi' module, possibly due to an outdated package version.
fixUpdate the package to the latest version: 'pip install --upgrade alibabacloud_tea_openapi'.
TypeError: __init__() missing 1 required positional argument: 'access_key_id'
The 'Config' object is instantiated without providing the required 'access_key_id' parameter.
fixEnsure all required parameters are provided when initializing 'Config': 'config = Config(access_key_id='your_access_key_id', access_key_secret='your_access_key_secret', region_id='your_region_id')'.
ValueError: Invalid region_id: 'invalid-region'
An invalid or unsupported 'region_id' is specified in the 'Config' object.
fixUse a valid 'region_id' from Alibaba Cloud's supported regions: 'config = Config(region_id='cn-hangzhou')'.
ClientException: SDK.InvalidAccessKeyId: Specified Access Key Id is invalid.
The provided 'access_key_id' is incorrect or does not exist.
fixVerify and use the correct 'access_key_id' associated with your Alibaba Cloud account.
Upgrade
Version history
0.4.6latest on PyPI · released Aug 17, 2026
Audit
Dependencies
alibabacloud-tearequiredProvides core Tea framework functionalities, including exception handling and HTTP client utilities, which 'alibabacloud-tea-openapi' builds upon.