azure-devops
Python wrapper around the Azure DevOps 7.x APIs
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with conditions. The package is stable and widely used (top 5000 on PyPI), has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. However, the aging maintenance status and beta version number (7.1.0b4) suggest you should verify that the current release meets your API coverage needs before committing to production use.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires a personal access token (PAT) from Azure DevOps and the organization URL to authenticate.
- Low install friction with a single runtime dependency (msrest).
- Maintenance status is aging—last release was in November 2023, though the repository remains active with recent commits and is not archived.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license is permissive, allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions.
last release 2023-11-20 (998 days) · last repo commit 2025-06-09 · 684 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 5,177,331 downloads/mo, #2,148 on PyPI
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pip install azure-devops
from azure.devops.connection import Connection
from msrest.authentication import BasicAuthentication
credentials = BasicAuthentication('', 'YOUR_PAT')
connection = Connection(base_url='https://dev.azure.com/YOURORG', creds=credentials)
core_client = connection.clients.get_core_client()
projects = core_client.get_projects()- Whether the beta version (7.1.0b4) is suitable for production use or if a stable release is recommended.
- Current API coverage relative to the latest Azure DevOps REST API specification.
- Whether the aging maintenance status indicates planned deprecation or simply stable maturity.
What it is and what it does
Azure DevOps is a thin Python wrapper around the Azure DevOps REST APIs, allowing developers to programmatically interact with Azure DevOps resources such as projects, teams, work items, repositories, and pipelines. It powers the Azure DevOps Extension for Azure CLI and is built on msrest for HTTP communication.
The package uses a connection-based model where you authenticate with a personal access token, obtain a connection object, and then retrieve typed clients (like core_client) to make API calls. It handles pagination and response objects transparently, making it suitable for automation scripts, CI/CD integrations, and administrative tools that need to interact with Azure DevOps programmatically.
Use it for
- Automate project and team management tasks across multiple Azure DevOps organizations.
- Build custom dashboards or reporting tools that pull data from Azure DevOps work items and repositories.
- Integrate Azure DevOps with external systems or workflows via Python scripts.
- Manage repositories, branches, and pull requests programmatically.
- Retrieve and process build and release pipeline data for analytics or auditing.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, with conditions.
The package is stable and widely used (top 5000 on PyPI), has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. However, the aging maintenance status and beta version number (7.1.0b4) suggest you should verify that the current release meets your API coverage needs before committing to production use.
Install
azure-devops on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a single runtime dependency (msrest). Maintenance status is aging—last release was in November 2023, though the repository remains active with recent commits and is not archived.
Requires a personal access token (PAT) from Azure DevOps and the organization URL to authenticate.
License in practice
MIT license is permissive, allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install azure-devops
from azure.devops.connection import Connection
from msrest.authentication import BasicAuthentication
credentials = BasicAuthentication('', 'YOUR_PAT')
connection = Connection(base_url='https://dev.azure.com/YOURORG', creds=credentials)
core_client = connection.clients.get_core_client()
projects = core_client.get_projects()Verify before relying
- Whether the beta version (7.1.0b4) is suitable for production use or if a stable release is recommended.
- Current API coverage relative to the latest Azure DevOps REST API specification.
- Whether the aging maintenance status indicates planned deprecation or simply stable maturity.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.7 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagemsrest |
| Maintenance | Aging 998 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 5,177,331 / month, #2,148 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: System AdministratorsLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
Evidence: azure_devops-7.1.0b4-py3-none-any.whl
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