vk-api is a Python module designed for creating scripts and interacting with the VK (Vkontakte) social network's API. It provides a convenient wrapper around the VK API, simplifying authentication and method calls. The library is actively maintained, with frequent releases primarily addressing authentication stability and minor bug fixes.
pip install vk_apiVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to authenticate with VK using phone number and password, then make a simple API call to post a message to the user's wall. It uses environment variables for credentials, which is a recommended practice for security. For production, consider using access tokens instead of direct password authentication.
Keep `vk-api` updated to the latest version. For more robust and secure applications, consider using VK access tokens obtained via OAuth flows rather than direct password authentication, especially for bots or long-running scripts. Implement `captcha_handler` and `auth_handler` for interactive authentication challenges.
Ensure `six` and `enum34` are explicitly installed in your environment if your code directly depends on them, or remove any implicit dependencies. `vk-api` itself no longer requires them.
Always store credentials securely using environment variables, configuration files, or a secrets management system. For long-term access, prefer using user or community access tokens obtained through OAuth, which can have specific scopes and be revoked if compromised.
Always use `import vk_api` and refer to the official documentation for the `vk-api` library (by `python273`). Double-check your `pip install` command to ensure you're installing `vk_api` and not `vk`.
pip install vk-api
Verify your login and password are correct. If a captcha is required, implement a `captcha_handler` function for `vk_api.VkApi` to handle it. Example:
```python
import vk_api
def captcha_handler(captcha):
key = input(f"Enter captcha text {captcha.get_url()}: ").strip()
return captcha.try_again(key)
vk_session = vk_api.VkApi(login='your_login', password='your_password', captcha_handler=captcha_handler)
vk_session.auth()
```Ensure you are using a valid, non-expired `access_token` and that it has all the required scopes for the API methods you are trying to call. Obtain a new token if necessary. Example: ```python import vk_api vk_session = vk_api.VkApi(token='your_valid_access_token') vk = vk_session.get_api() # Now vk.users.get() or other calls should work if token has permissions ```
First, obtain the API object by calling `vk_session.get_api()`, then call methods on that object. Example: ```python import vk_api vk_session = vk_api.VkApi(token='your_token') # or login/password vk = vk_session.get_api() # Correct usage: response = vk.messages.send(user_id=123, message='Hello', random_id=0) ```