google-cloud-parametermanager
Google Cloud Parametermanager API client library
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Yes, if you are building on Google Cloud and need centralized parameter/secret management. The library is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and integrates naturally with GCP authentication. Requires a GCP project with Parameter Manager enabled and proper credentials; not useful outside a Google Cloud context.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Google Cloud project with Parameter Manager enabled and proper authentication credentials configured (via Application Default Credentials or explicit credentials).
- Low install friction; pure Python wheel with standard Google Cloud dependencies.
- Actively maintained as of 2026-08-14 with recent releases.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache-2.0 (permissive) — Apache-2.0 permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-06-22 (53 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 5,373 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 862,009 downloads/mo, #4,872 on PyPI
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pip install google-cloud-parametermanager
from google.cloud import parametermanager_v1
client = parametermanager_v1.ParameterManagerClient()
# Use client to access parameters in your GCP project- Specific API methods and parameter types supported by this version
- Performance characteristics for large-scale parameter retrieval
- Caching or local storage capabilities beyond direct API access
- Integration patterns with other Google Cloud services
What it is and what it does
This is Google's official Python client for Cloud Parameter Manager, a Google Cloud service for centralized storage and lifecycle management of application parameters. It provides programmatic access to store, retrieve, and manage configuration values and sensitive parameters without embedding them directly in code or configuration files.
The library wraps the Parameter Manager API using standard Google Cloud client patterns, built on google-api-core, google-auth, and gRPC. It supports modern Python versions (3.10 and later) and is actively maintained. Installation is straightforward via pip with no system dependencies beyond Python itself.
Use it for
- Store database credentials, API keys, and secrets centrally in GCP instead of environment variables or config files
- Retrieve application configuration parameters at runtime without redeploying code
- Manage parameter lifecycle and access control through Google Cloud's IAM system
- Audit and track changes to sensitive application parameters across environments
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are building on Google Cloud and need centralized parameter/secret management.
The library is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and integrates naturally with GCP authentication. Requires a GCP project with Parameter Manager enabled and proper credentials; not useful outside a Google Cloud context.
Install
google-cloud-parametermanager on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction; pure Python wheel with standard Google Cloud dependencies. Actively maintained as of 2026-08-14 with recent releases. Requires Python 3.10 or later.
Requires Google Cloud project with Parameter Manager enabled and proper authentication credentials configured (via Application Default Credentials or explicit credentials).
License in practice
Apache-2.0 permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install google-cloud-parametermanager
from google.cloud import parametermanager_v1
client = parametermanager_v1.ParameterManagerClient()
# Use client to access parameters in your GCP projectVerify before relying
- Specific API methods and parameter types supported by this version
- Performance characteristics for large-scale parameter retrieval
- Caching or local storage capabilities beyond direct API access
- Integration patterns with other Google Cloud services
Package facts
| License | Apache-2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 6 packagesgoogle-api-coregoogle-authgrpcioproto-plusprotobufgrpc-google-iam-v1 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 53 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 862,009 / month, #4,872 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 :: 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 |
Evidence: google_cloud_parametermanager-0.4.1-py3-none-any.whl
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