SMRTR ProgrammingMay 20, 2026Real Python

How to Use the Claude API in Python

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Install the `anthropic` SDK, authenticate with your API key, and start sending prompts in Python. This tutorial covers system instructions, structured JSON output with Pydantic, and building a clean, extensible script.

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