Installation Guide - AxiomTradeAPI-py
Description: Complete step-by-step installation guide for AxiomTradeAPI-py, the leading Python SDK for Solana trading bot development.

# Installation Guide

Complete step-by-step installation guide for AxiomTradeAPI-py, the leading Python SDK for Solana trading bot development.

10 minutes Beginner Last updated: Jan 2024

## System Requirements

### Python Version

Python 3.8 or higher

Recommended: 3.10+

### Operating System

Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+)

All platforms supported

### Memory

At least 4GB RAM

8GB+ for trading bots

### Internet Connection

Stable connection required

For real-time features

## Quick Installation

### Standard Installation (Recommended)

Most Popular
Install via pip

    pip install axiomtradeapi

Installs the latest stable version with all core dependencies. Perfect for most users and production environments.

Latest stable release
All core dependencies included
Production ready

### Development Installation

For Developers
Install with dev dependencies

    pip install axiomtradeapi[dev]

Includes additional development tools for contributors and advanced users.

Testing frameworks (pytest, coverage)
Code formatting tools (black, isort)
Documentation generation

## Virtual Environment Setup (Best Practice)

Why use virtual environments?

Virtual environments isolate your project dependencies, preventing conflicts between different projects and ensuring reproducible deployments.

1

### Create Virtual Environment

Create new environment

    python -m venv axiom_trading_env

2

### Activate Environment

Windows activation

    axiom_trading_env\Scripts\activate

macOS activation

    source axiom_trading_env/bin/activate

Linux activation

    source axiom_trading_env/bin/activate

3

### Install AxiomTradeAPI-py

Install in virtual environment

    pip install axiomtradeapi

## Docker Installation

Perfect for production deployments, cloud environments, and containerized trading systems.

### Simple Dockerfile

Dockerfile

    FROM python:3.11-slim

    WORKDIR /app

    # Install AxiomTradeAPI-py
    RUN pip install axiomtradeapi

    # Copy your trading bot code
    COPY . .

    # Run your trading bot
    CMD ["python", "your_trading_bot.py"]

### Build and Run

Docker commands

    # Build your container
    docker build -t my-solana-bot .

    # Run your trading bot
    docker run -d --name solana-bot my-solana-bot

    # View logs
    docker logs solana-bot

## Installation Verification

### Quick Test

Verify installation

    python -c "from axiomtradeapi import AxiomTradeClient; print('✅ Installation successful!')"

### Complete Test Script

test_installation.py

    import sys

    def test_installation():
        try:
            from axiomtradeapi import AxiomTradeClient
            print("✅ AxiomTradeAPI-py imported successfully")

            client = AxiomTradeClient()
            print("✅ Client created successfully")

            print(f"✅ Python version: {sys.version}")
            print("🎉 Installation verification complete!")

        except ImportError as e:
            print(f"❌ Import error: {e}")
            print("Please check your installation")

        except Exception as e:
            print(f"❌ Unexpected error: {e}")

    if __name__ == "__main__":
        test_installation()

## Common Issues & Solutions

### "No module named 'axiomtradeapi'"

Problem: Python cannot find the installed package.

#### Solution 1: Verify Installation

    pip list | grep axiomtradeapi

#### Solution 2: Reinstall Package

    pip uninstall axiomtradeapi
    pip install axiomtradeapi

### Permission Denied Error

Problem: Insufficient permissions to install packages.

#### Solution: User Installation

    pip install --user axiomtradeapi

### Python Version Not Supported

Problem: Using Python version older than 3.8.

#### Solution: Update Python

Download and install Python 3.8+ from python.org

## Next Steps

### Getting Started Tutorial

Learn the basics and build your first trading bot

### Authentication Setup

Configure API access and security tokens

### API Reference

Complete documentation of all methods and classes