---
id: hvac
version: "2.4.0"
license: Apache-2.0
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: aging
---

# hvac — HashiCorp Vault API client

License: permissive · Maintenance: aging · Popularity: top 1,000 on PyPI

## Install

pip install hvac
uv add hvac
poetry add hvac

## Description

# hvac

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[HashiCorp](https://hashicorp.com/) [Vault](https://www.vaultproject.io) API client for Python 3.x

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Tested against the latest release, HEAD ref, and 3 previous minor versions (counting back from the...

## AI interpretation — verify before relying

hvac is a Python client library for HashiCorp Vault, enabling programmatic access to Vault's secrets management and authentication APIs.

Verdict: hvac is a well-established, low-friction Vault client suitable for production use. No known vulnerabilities, permissive licensing, and broad Python 3.8+ support make it a solid choice. The 287-day release lag warrants monitoring for security patches, but active repository maintenance and top-1000 popularity suggest ongoing stewardship.

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