sqlalchemy-rdsiam
SQLAlchemy dialects to connect to Amazon RDS instances with IAM authentication
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with conditions. Install if you need IAM authentication for RDS PostgreSQL and can accept dormant maintenance (last release 2023-11-08). The package is simple, low-friction to install, and solves a real problem without requiring code changes. However, verify that it remains compatible with your SQLAlchemy, psycopg2/asyncpg, and boto3 versions before deploying to production. Clarify the license terms before use in proprietary contexts.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires IAM permissions configured in AWS to connect to the RDS instance; psycopg2 or asyncpg must be installed separately for the chosen PostgreSQL driver.
- Low install friction with only two runtime dependencies (SQLAlchemy and boto3).
- Maintenance is dormant—last release was 2023-11-08, though the repository remains active with a recent commit on 2024-06-26.
License · maintenance · safety
(unclear) — License treatment is unclear; the raw license field is empty and SPDX is not specified. Verify the actual license terms in the repository before use in proprietary or restricted contexts.
last release 2023-11-08 (1010 days) · last repo commit 2024-06-26 · 13 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 81,764 downloads/mo, #14,203 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install sqlalchemy-rdsiam
from sqlalchemy import create_engine
engine = create_engine('postgresql+psycopg2rdsiam://username@host/dbname')- Whether the package works with SQLAlchemy versions released after 2.0 (fact sheet mentions 1.3, 1.4, 2.0 support but last release was Nov 2023).
- Current compatibility status with modern versions of psycopg2 and asyncpg given dormant maintenance.
- Whether the bundled RDS CA certificate is kept current with AWS certificate rotations.
What it is and what it does
sqlalchemy-rdsiam is a SQLAlchemy dialect plugin that handles IAM-based authentication for Amazon RDS PostgreSQL databases. Instead of managing database passwords, it integrates with AWS IAM to generate short-lived connection tokens based on your IAM identity. The package supports both synchronous (psycopg2) and asynchronous (asyncpg) PostgreSQL drivers and works with SQLAlchemy 1.3, 1.4, and 2.0.
The dialect eliminates the need to modify your application code or maintain custom event handlers—you simply use a special connection string scheme (postgresql+psycopg2rdsiam:// or postgresql+asyncpgrdsiam://) and let the package handle token generation via boto3. It also offers optional features like automatic database creation, custom AWS region selection, and built-in RDS certificate bundle handling for SSL verification.
Use it for
- Connecting to RDS PostgreSQL from applications running on AWS with IAM roles instead of hardcoded database credentials.
- Integrating RDS access into open-source tools or frameworks without maintaining a fork to inject custom authentication logic.
- Asynchronous Python applications using asyncpg that need IAM-authenticated RDS connections.
- Temporary or ephemeral database access where short-lived tokens align with your security model.
Worth the install?
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Yes, with conditions.
Install if you need IAM authentication for RDS PostgreSQL and can accept dormant maintenance (last release 2023-11-08). The package is simple, low-friction to install, and solves a real problem without requiring code changes. However, verify that it remains compatible with your SQLAlchemy, psycopg2/asyncpg, and boto3 versions before deploying to production. Clarify the license terms before use in proprietary contexts.
Install
sqlalchemy-rdsiam on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with only two runtime dependencies (SQLAlchemy and boto3). Maintenance is dormant—last release was 2023-11-08, though the repository remains active with a recent commit on 2024-06-26. No active development signals.
Requires IAM permissions configured in AWS to connect to the RDS instance; psycopg2 or asyncpg must be installed separately for the chosen PostgreSQL driver.
License in practice
License treatment is unclear; the raw license field is empty and SPDX is not specified. Verify the actual license terms in the repository before use in proprietary or restricted contexts.
Quickstart
pip install sqlalchemy-rdsiam
from sqlalchemy import create_engine
engine = create_engine('postgresql+psycopg2rdsiam://username@host/dbname')Verify before relying
- Whether the package works with SQLAlchemy versions released after 2.0 (fact sheet mentions 1.3, 1.4, 2.0 support but last release was Nov 2023).
- Current compatibility status with modern versions of psycopg2 and asyncpg given dormant maintenance.
- Whether the bundled RDS CA certificate is kept current with AWS certificate rotations.
Package facts
| License | Not declared unclear |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.6 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesSQLAlchemyboto3 |
| Maintenance | Dormant 1,010 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 81,764 / month, #14,203 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 4 - BetaEnvironment :: ConsoleIntended Audience :: DevelopersOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
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