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A Python 3.7 compatible implementation of the Twitch API, EventSub and Chat
About pyTwitchAPI
pyTwitchAPI is an open-source Python library for Python 3.7 and newer that implements the Twitch Helix API, EventSub, and Chat. It installs with pip and supports app authentication and user authentication, token refresh, event listening, and chat bots that can join channels and respond to messages, commands, and subscriptions.
Use requires Twitch app credentials, and user authentication requires explicit authorization on the Twitch website. The built-in authenticator requires http://localhost:17563 to be set as an OAuth redirect URL.
Key features
- Implements Twitch Helix API calls in Python 3.7+
- Supports EventSub listening with callback in separate thread
- Supports multiple EventSub transports for different use cases
- Provides chat bot that joins channels and replies to messages
- Handles app authentication and user authentication with scopes
- Supports token refresh with optional refresh callbacks
Best for: Python developers building Twitch integrations that need API access, EventSub events, and chat bots.
Good for
- Covers Helix API, EventSub, and Chat in one Python package
- Installs with pip and supports Python 3.7 and newer
- Includes built-in user authenticator with token refresh and refresh callbacks
Watch out for
- Requires Python 3.7 or newer
- Requires Twitch app ID and secret, with explicit user authorization for user tokens
- Built-in authenticator requires configuring http://localhost:17563 as redirect URL
pyTwitchAPI at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Twitch Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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pyTwitchAPI FAQ
How do I install pyTwitchAPI?
Install using pip: pip install twitchAPI
Which authentication types are supported?
App authentication and user authentication. Which one is needed depends on the calls used, and authenticated calls have better rate limits.
How does user authentication work?
The user must click Authorize on the Twitch website. You can use online services to generate a token or use the built-in authenticator after adding http://localhost:17563 as an OAuth Redirect URL.
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