google-api-core

Google API client core library

google-api-core Permissive license Apache 2.0 Active ★ 5,370 v2.34.0 released 2026-08-06

Install

google-api-core on PyPI

pip

pip install google-api-core

uv

uv add google-api-core

poetry

poetry add google-api-core

Package facts

License	Apache 2.0 (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.10)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	5 — googleapis-common-protos, protobuf, proto-plus, google-auth, requests
Maintenance	actively maintained — 7 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-08-13
First released	2017-10-26
Popularity	one of the 100 most-downloaded packages on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-13)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-13)

Evidence: google_api_core-2.34.0-py3-none-any.whl

Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Topic :: Internet

About google-api-core

from the package's own PyPI description — quoted content, verbatim

Core Library for Google Client Libraries

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This library is not meant to stand-alone. Instead it defines common helpers used by all Google API clients. For more information, see the documentation_.

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Supported Python Versions

Python >= 3.10

Unsupported Python Versions

Python <= 3.9

The last version of this library compatible with Python 2.7 and 3.5 is google-api-core==1.31.1.

The last version of this library compatible with Python 3.6 is google-api-core==2.8.2.

The last version of this library compatible with Python 3.7 and 3.8 is google-api-core==2.29.0.

The last version of this library compatible with Python 3.9 is google-api-core==2.30.3.

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Provides shared infrastructure and utilities for Google API client libraries, including authentication, request/response handling, and protocol buffer support.

Low friction installation with five stable runtime dependencies. Actively maintained with a release 7 days ago and continuous repository activity; supports Python 3.10+.

Apache 2.0 permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, typical for Google's open-source infrastructure libraries.

Usage

pip install google-api-core==2.34.0

from google.api_core import gapic_v1
from google.auth import credentials

# Used as a dependency by Google client libraries, not standalone

Requires Python >= 3.10; intended as a dependency for Google client libraries rather than direct use.

Verdict: Production-stable core library for Google API clients with active maintenance, no known vulnerabilities, and permissive licensing. Install friction is low and dependency chain is well-established. Best suited as a transitive dependency; direct use is uncommon.

Needs verification

Whether direct usage patterns exist beyond serving as a base for Google client libraries
Performance characteristics under high-concurrency request scenarios

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