gkeepapi
An unofficial Google Keep API client
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need programmatic access to Google Keep and the official API is not available to you. The package is stable, has low install friction, and carries no known vulnerabilities. However, be aware that it is in aging maintenance and relies on an unofficial API that Google could change at any time. Consider Google's official API if your account qualifies for Enterprise access.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.10 or later.
- You must obtain a master token for your Google account (see documentation for authentication details).
- Low install friction with only two runtime dependencies (gpsoauth and future).
License · maintenance · safety
permissive license (permissive) — Licensed under MIT (permissive), so you can use, modify, and distribute the package freely with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-01-05 (221 days) · last repo commit 2026-01-05 · 1,764 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 92,289 downloads/mo, #13,460 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install gkeepapi
import gkeepapi
keep = gkeepapi.Keep()
keep.authenticate('user@gmail.com', master_token)
note = keep.createNote('Todo', 'Eat breakfast')
keep.sync()- Whether the unofficial API remains functional given Google's official Keep API is now available for Enterprise accounts
- Current status of Google's authentication changes and whether master token authentication still works reliably
- Whether the package handles all modern Google Keep features or if some have diverged since last update
What it is and what it does
gkeepapi provides a Python interface to Google Keep, the note-taking service, allowing you to create, read, update, and delete notes programmatically. It wraps Google Keep's internal API (not the official one) and handles authentication via master tokens, note creation with formatting and colors, pinning, and synchronization back to Google's servers.
The library is stable enough for production use but is not officially supported by Google. It depends on gpsoauth for authentication and future for Python 2/3 compatibility. The project is in maintenance mode rather than active development, with the last release in January 2026. Google now offers an official API for Enterprise accounts, which may be worth considering as an alternative if available to you.
Use it for
- Automate bulk creation or organization of Keep notes from external data sources or workflows
- Build a backup or archival system that exports Keep notes to local storage or a database
- Integrate Keep note creation into a larger Python application or automation script
- Programmatically manage note colors, pins, and other metadata across multiple notes
- Sync Keep notes with other tools or services that lack native Keep integration
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you need programmatic access to Google Keep and the official API is not available to you.
The package is stable, has low install friction, and carries no known vulnerabilities. However, be aware that it is in aging maintenance and relies on an unofficial API that Google could change at any time. Consider Google's official API if your account qualifies for Enterprise access.
Install
gkeepapi on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with only two runtime dependencies (gpsoauth and future). The project is in aging maintenance status with a last commit on 2026-01-05 and 1764 repository stars, indicating stable but not actively developed code.
Requires Python 3.10 or later. You must obtain a master token for your Google account (see documentation for authentication details).
License in practice
Licensed under MIT (permissive), so you can use, modify, and distribute the package freely with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install gkeepapi
import gkeepapi
keep = gkeepapi.Keep()
keep.authenticate('user@gmail.com', master_token)
note = keep.createNote('Todo', 'Eat breakfast')
keep.sync()Verify before relying
- Whether the unofficial API remains functional given Google's official Keep API is now available for Enterprise accounts
- Current status of Google's authentication changes and whether master token authentication still works reliably
- Whether the package handles all modern Google Keep features or if some have diverged since last update
Package facts
| License | permissive license permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesgpsoauthfuture |
| Maintenance | Aging 221 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 92,289 / month, #13,460 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 :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Topic :: Internet :: WWW/HTTPTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules |
Evidence: gkeepapi-0.17.1-py3-none-any.whl
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