alibabacloud-tea-util

The tea-util module of alibabaCloud Python SDK.

alibabacloud-tea-util v0.3.15 5.2M downloads/30d#2,140 on PyPI★ 13

Permissive license Apache License 2.0 Active released 2026-07-17

What it is and what it does

alibabacloud-tea-util is a utility module that forms part of the Alibaba Cloud Python SDK ecosystem. It provides helper functions and common utilities needed by Alibaba Cloud SDKs built on the Tea framework. The package depends only on alibabacloud-tea and is designed to work across Python 3.6 through 3.12.

This is a foundational library typically used indirectly as a dependency of higher-level Alibaba Cloud service SDKs rather than as a standalone tool. It abstracts common patterns and operations that multiple Alibaba Cloud SDKs need, reducing duplication across the SDK family.

Use it for:

As a transitive dependency when installing Alibaba Cloud service SDKs that rely on the Tea framework
Providing shared utility functions to custom code that builds on top of Alibaba Cloud SDKs
Supporting development of applications that integrate with multiple Alibaba Cloud services

Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying

Provides utility functions and helpers for the Alibaba Cloud Tea SDK framework, supporting common operations needed by Alibaba Cloud Python SDKs.

Yes, if you are using Alibaba Cloud SDKs—it will be installed automatically as a dependency. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive Apache License 2.0. Install it directly only if you need its utilities for custom Tea-based development; otherwise, let your Alibaba Cloud SDK dependencies pull it in.

Install

alibabacloud-tea-util on PyPI

pip

pip install alibabacloud-tea-util

uv

uv add alibabacloud-tea-util

poetry

poetry add alibabacloud-tea-util

Installing alibabacloud-tea-util

Before you install

Low friction install with a single dependency. Actively maintained with a release 28 days ago; the repository is not archived and receives ongoing commits.

License in practice

Licensed under Apache License 2.0 (permissive), allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions.

Quickstart

pip install alibabacloud_tea_util

import alibabacloud_tea_util

Verify before relying

What specific utility functions this package provides beyond its role as a Tea SDK helper
Whether this is intended for direct use or primarily as a transitive dependency of other Alibaba Cloud SDKs

Package facts

License	Apache License 2.0 (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.6)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	1 — alibabacloud-tea
Maintenance	actively maintained — 28 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-07-17
First released	2020-05-15
Downloads	5,202,771/month — #2,140 on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-14)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14)

Evidence: alibabacloud_tea_util-0.3.15-py3-none-any.whl

Keywords: alibabacloud, sdk, tea

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