> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://finance.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Python SDK Quick Start

> Get started with the Aries Python SDK in minutes

## Prerequisites

* Python 3.7 or higher
* pip package manager
* Aries API credentials (client ID and client secret)

## Installation

Install the Aries Python SDK using pip:

```bash theme={null}
pip install aries-exchange-sdk
```

## Initialize the Client

```python theme={null}
from aries_exchange import AriesClient

# Initialize the client with your credentials
client = AriesClient(
    client_id="your_client_id",
    client_secret="your_client_secret"
)
```

## Basic Operations

### Get Account Information

```python theme={null}
# Retrieve user account details
accounts = client.accounts.get_user_accounts()
print(accounts)
```

### Place a Market Order

```python theme={null}
# Place a simple market order
order = client.orders.place_order(
    symbol="AAPL",
    quantity=10,
    side="buy",
    order_type="market"
)
print(f"Order placed: {order}")
```

### Search for Securities

```python theme={null}
# Search for a security
results = client.market_data.search("AAPL")
print(results)
```

## Next Steps

Now that you have the basics working, explore the SDK's capabilities:

* **[Portfolio](/sdks/python/portfolio)** - Manage portfolios and holdings
* **[Markets](/sdks/python/markets)** - Access market data and quotes
* **[Orders](/sdks/python/orders)** - Advanced order management
* **[Account Management](/sdks/python/accounts)** - Detailed account operations

## Additional Resources

* [Full Python SDK Documentation](/sdks/python/overview)
* [API Reference](/api-reference)
* [GitHub Repository](#)