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id: awsiotsdk
version: "1.31.0"
license: License :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software License
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
---

# awsiotsdk — AWS IoT SDK based on the AWS Common Runtime

License: permissive · Maintenance: active · Downloads: 974.4K/mo

## What it is and what it does

The AWS IoT Device SDK for Python v2 is an official AWS library that abstracts the complexity of connecting Python applications and IoT devices to AWS IoT Core. It handles MQTT protocol negotiation (including MQTT 5.0), certificate-based authentication, TLS encryption, and connection lifecycle management so developers can focus on business logic rather than low-level networking details.

The SDK provides integrated clients for three primary AWS IoT services: Device Shadows (cloud-based device state storage), Jobs (remote task execution on devices), and Fleet Provisioning (automated certificate generation and device onboarding). It supports multiple authentication methods including X.509 certificates, AWS credentials, and custom schemes. The package requires Python 3.8+ and depends on awscrt, a compiled AWS Common Runtime binding.

Use it for:

- Connect IoT devices to AWS IoT Core and publish/subscribe to MQTT topics with automatic reconnection and TLS security.
- Manage device state in the cloud using Device Shadow service for remote monitoring and control.
- Execute remote jobs on connected devices, such as firmware updates or configuration changes.
- Automatically provision new devices with certificates and credentials using Fleet Provisioning.
- Build Python-based edge applications that securely communicate with AWS cloud services.

## Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts above — verify before relying.

Connects Python applications to AWS IoT Core using MQTT, handling secure authentication, device communication, and integration with AWS IoT services like Device Shadows, Jobs, and Fleet Provisioning.

Yes. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, low install friction, and permissive licensing. It is the official AWS SDK for this use case and is well-positioned in the top 5000 PyPI packages by download volume. Install it if you need to connect Python applications or devices to AWS IoT Core.

## Install

pip install awsiotsdk
uv add awsiotsdk
poetry add awsiotsdk

## Installing awsiotsdk

Before you install: Low friction: pure Python wheel with a single compiled dependency (awscrt). Actively maintained with a release 21 days ago and ongoing commits; repo shows 445 stars and no archived status.

License in practice: Licensed under Apache 2.0 (permissive), allowing use in commercial and open-source projects with minimal restrictions beyond attribution and liability disclaimers.

Quickstart:

pip install awsiotsdk

import awsiotsdk

# See samples directory for complete examples with certificate paths and endpoint configuration

Requires Python 3.8+; awscrt dependency must be available (pre-built wheels provided for Linux, Windows 11+, macOS 14+).

Verify before relying:

- Whether awscrt dependency is pre-built for all target platforms or requires compilation steps on some systems.
- Performance characteristics when handling high-volume MQTT message throughput or many concurrent device connections.
- Specific module names and import paths for the SDK's public API.

## Package facts

- License: License :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software License (permissive)
- Python support: supports_current
- Install friction: low
- Maintenance: active
- Downloads: 974.4K/month (top 5,000 on PyPI)
- Known vulnerabilities: none known

## Tags

aws iot device sdk python, mqtt iot core connection, aws device shadow management, iot jobs remote operations, fleet provisioning certificates, secure mqtt iot communication, aws iot python sdk, aws-iot, mqtt, device-management

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