grpc-google-iam-v1
IAM API client library
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are building custom Google Cloud integrations or frameworks that require direct gRPC access to IAM. No, if you are writing typical GCP application code—use higher-level Google Cloud libraries instead. Install only as a direct dependency when you have a specific reason to work at the gRPC protocol level; most users will pull it in transitively.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python >= 3.10; requires Google Cloud authentication setup (service account or application default credentials) to connect to actual GCP resources.
- Low friction installation with a pure-Python wheel.
- Actively maintained with recent releases; depends on grpcio, googleapis-common-protos, and protobuf, all stable and widely used.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache 2.0 (permissive) — Licensed under Apache 2.0 (permissive), allowing use in commercial and proprietary projects with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-08-06 (8 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 5,371 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 133,019,362 downloads/mo, #287 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install grpc-google-iam-v1
from google.iam.v1 import iam_policy_pb2
from grpc_google_iam_v1 import iam_pb2_grpc
# Use with Google Cloud client libraries for IAM operations- Whether this package is intended for direct use or primarily as a dependency of higher-level Google Cloud libraries
- Specific IAM operations supported beyond the gRPC service definition (e.g., role binding, policy management)
- Performance characteristics or rate limits when used at scale
What it is and what it does
grpc-google-iam-v1 is a low-level gRPC client library that exposes Google Cloud IAM (Identity and Access Management) service definitions as Python bindings. It translates IAM operations—such as managing roles, permissions, and access policies—into gRPC calls that communicate with Google's IAM service. The package is built on top of grpcio, googleapis-common-protos, and protobuf, and is primarily used as a foundation layer by higher-level Google Cloud client libraries rather than directly by application code.
The library is actively maintained, supports Python 3.10 through 3.14, and carries no known security vulnerabilities. Installation is straightforward (pure-Python wheel with low friction), and the Apache 2.0 license permits use in any context. It is positioned as a core component of the Google Cloud Python ecosystem.
Use it for
- Integrate IAM access control into Google Cloud applications via gRPC when using low-level or custom client implementations.
- Build custom tooling or automation that directly manages GCP resource permissions and role bindings.
- Extend or wrap Google Cloud IAM functionality in specialized frameworks that require direct gRPC protocol access.
- Support legacy or specialized deployments where higher-level Google Cloud libraries are not suitable.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you are building custom Google Cloud integrations or frameworks that require direct gRPC access to IAM.
No, if you are writing typical GCP application code—use higher-level Google Cloud libraries instead. Install only as a direct dependency when you have a specific reason to work at the gRPC protocol level; most users will pull it in transitively.
Install
grpc-google-iam-v1 on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation with a pure-Python wheel. Actively maintained with recent releases; depends on grpcio, googleapis-common-protos, and protobuf, all stable and widely used.
Requires Python >= 3.10; requires Google Cloud authentication setup (service account or application default credentials) to connect to actual GCP resources.
License in practice
Licensed under Apache 2.0 (permissive), allowing use in commercial and proprietary projects with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install grpc-google-iam-v1
from google.iam.v1 import iam_policy_pb2
from grpc_google_iam_v1 import iam_pb2_grpc
# Use with Google Cloud client libraries for IAM operationsVerify before relying
- Whether this package is intended for direct use or primarily as a dependency of higher-level Google Cloud libraries
- Specific IAM operations supported beyond the gRPC service definition (e.g., role binding, policy management)
- Performance characteristics or rate limits when used at scale
Package facts
| License | Apache 2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 3 packagesgrpciogoogleapis-common-protosprotobuf |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 8 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 133,019,362 / month, #287 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 |
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