BotsArchive SDKs & Libraries: Python, JavaScript, Go (2026)

SDKs overview

BotsArchive provides Software Development Kits (SDKs) and client libraries to facilitate interaction with its API, which offers access to social media bot data, bot detection models, and historical bot activity. These SDKs are designed to simplify common tasks such as authentication, data retrieval, and error handling, allowing developers to focus on integrating bot insights into their applications or research workflows rather than managing low-level API requests. The official SDKs are maintained by the BotsArchive team, while community-contributed libraries extend support to additional languages or specific use cases. The primary goal of these SDKs is to reduce the development effort required for accessing and analyzing the extensive datasets available through the BotsArchive platform documentation.

SDKs typically encapsulate the complexity of HTTP requests, JSON parsing, and API versioning. This abstraction layer ensures that developers can work with native language objects and methods, making the development process more intuitive and less prone to errors. For example, instead of manually constructing a URL with query parameters and headers, an SDK might offer a simple function call like client.get_bot_activity(user_id='12345'). This approach aligns with modern API development practices, as outlined in discussions about SDK design principles on MDN Web Docs, which emphasize ease of use and developer productivity.

Official SDKs by language

BotsArchive maintains official SDKs for several programming languages, ensuring direct support and compatibility with the latest API features and updates. These SDKs are the recommended method for integrating BotsArchive data into applications. Each official SDK is designed to reflect the nuances of its respective language, providing an idiomatic interface for developers.

The following table lists the currently available official SDKs, their package names, and typical installation commands:

Developers are encouraged to consult the official BotsArchive SDK documentation for detailed usage guides, API reference, and specific version information for each language. The documentation also provides examples for common operations like fetching bot scores, retrieving historical data, and managing API keys.

Installation

Installing BotsArchive SDKs typically involves using the standard package manager for the chosen programming language. This process ensures that all necessary dependencies are resolved and the library is correctly integrated into the development environment. Below are specific installation instructions for the official SDKs:

Python SDK Installation

The Python SDK for BotsArchive can be installed using pip, the Python package installer. It is recommended to install it within a virtual environment to manage dependencies effectively.

python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `.venv\Scripts\activate`
pip install botsarchive-python

After installation, the SDK can be imported into Python scripts. The Python SDK getting started guide provides further details on configuration and initial setup.

JavaScript (Node.js) SDK Installation

For Node.js environments, the BotsArchive JavaScript SDK is available via npm, the Node.js package manager.

npm install @botsarchive/js-sdk

This command adds the package to your project's node_modules directory and updates your package.json file. For browser-based applications, consider using a module bundler like Webpack or Rollup to include the SDK. The JavaScript SDK installation instructions offer more context.

Go SDK Installation

The Go SDK can be installed using the go get command, which fetches the module from its repository and adds it to your Go module cache.

go get github.com/botsarchive/go-sdk

Ensure your Go environment is properly set up and Go modules are enabled. The Go SDK setup documentation includes prerequisites and basic usage examples.

Quickstart example

This section provides a quickstart example using the Python SDK to demonstrate how to fetch bot activity data for a specific user ID. Before running this code, ensure you have installed the Python SDK and obtained your API key from the BotsArchive API key management page.

Python Quickstart: Fetching Bot Score

This example initializes the client with an API key and then requests the bot score for a hypothetical user ID. The bot score typically ranges from 0 to 1, indicating the likelihood of an account being a bot.

import os
from botsarchive_python import BotsArchiveClient

# Replace 'YOUR_API_KEY' with your actual BotsArchive API key
# It's recommended to load the API key from environment variables for security
api_key = os.environ.get("BOTSARCHIVE_API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")

if api_key == "YOUR_API_KEY":
    print("Warning: Please set your BOTSARCHIVE_API_KEY environment variable or replace 'YOUR_API_KEY'.")
    exit()

try:
    client = BotsArchiveClient(api_key=api_key)

    user_id_to_check = "1234567890"  # Example user ID
    print(f"Fetching bot score for user ID: {user_id_to_check}")

    # Fetch bot activity data
    bot_activity = client.get_bot_activity(user_id=user_id_to_check)

    if bot_activity:
        print("Bot Activity Data:")
        print(f"  User ID: {bot_activity.user_id}")
        print(f"  Bot Score: {bot_activity.bot_score}")
        print(f"  Last Updated: {bot_activity.last_updated}")
        print(f"  Details: {bot_activity.details}")
    else:
        print(f"No bot activity found for user ID: {user_id_to_check}")

except Exception as e:
    print(f"An error occurred: {e}")

This snippet demonstrates basic client initialization, making a request, and accessing the structured response object. The get_bot_activity method returns a data object that directly maps to the API response, making it easy to access fields like user_id, bot_score, and last_updated. For more advanced queries, such as filtering by date ranges or specific platform data, refer to the BotsArchive API reference documentation.

Community libraries

Beyond the official SDKs, the BotsArchive developer community contributes a variety of libraries and tools that extend functionality or provide integrations in other programming languages and platforms. These community-driven projects can offer specialized features, alternative API wrappers, or examples for niche use cases not covered by the official SDKs.

While community libraries are not officially supported or maintained by BotsArchive, they can be valuable resources for developers seeking solutions tailored to specific needs. Users should exercise due diligence when incorporating third-party libraries, including reviewing their source code, licensing, and community support. The BotsArchive team often monitors and highlights notable community contributions through its developer community channels.

Examples of potential community contributions might include:

• PHP Client: A wrapper allowing PHP developers to interact with the BotsArchive API.
• Ruby Gem: A Ruby library for integrating bot detection into Ruby on Rails applications.
• Data Visualization Tools: Scripts or dashboards built on top of BotsArchive data for specific research questions.
• Command-Line Interface (CLI) Tools: Utilities to quickly query BotsArchive data from the terminal.

To discover current community projects, developers can explore platforms like GitHub using keywords such as botsarchive-api or botsarchive-client, or participate in the BotsArchive community forum where such projects are often shared and discussed. Community contributions are a common aspect of many API ecosystems, providing flexibility and broader language support, as seen with other open data initiatives.