sentry-sdk

Python client for Sentry (https://sentry.io)

sentry-sdk Permissive license MIT Active ★ 2,202 v2.68.0 released 2026-08-13

Install

sentry-sdk on PyPI

pip

pip install sentry-sdk

uv

uv add sentry-sdk

poetry

poetry add sentry-sdk

Package facts

License	MIT (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.6)
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	2 — urllib3, certifi
Maintenance	actively maintained — 0 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-08-13
First released	2018-07-26
Popularity	one of the top 1,000 most-downloaded packages on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-13)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-13)

Evidence: sentry_sdk-2.68.0-py3-none-any.whl

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About sentry-sdk

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Bad software is everywhere, and we're tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster, so we can get back to enjoying technology. If you want to join us <kbd>Check out our open positions</kbd>.

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Sentry SDK captures and reports Python application errors, exceptions, and performance issues to Sentry's hosted error tracking service for real-time monitoring and debugging.

Low install friction with only two lightweight runtime dependencies (urllib3, certifi). Actively maintained with a recent release and ongoing commits; supports Python 3.6 through 3.14.

MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution in both open-source and commercial projects with minimal obligations.

Usage

pip install sentry-sdk

import sentry_sdk
sentry_sdk.init("https://your-dsn@o.ingest.sentry.io/project-id")
sentry_sdk.capture_message("Hello Sentry!")

Requires a Sentry account and project DSN (Data Source Name) to initialize and send events to Sentry's service.

Verdict: Production-ready error tracking SDK with active maintenance, permissive licensing, and minimal dependencies. No known vulnerabilities and broad Python version support make it a reliable choice for application monitoring. Requires external Sentry service account to function.

Needs verification

Whether integrations with specific frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Celery) are included in the base package or require separate installation
Performance overhead of continuous monitoring at different trace sampling rates
Data retention and privacy implications of sending application errors to Sentry's cloud service

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