PyKX Home

Welcome to the home of PyKX technical documentation.

PyKX is a Python-first interface to kdb+, the world's fastest time-series database, and its underlying vector programming language q. Whether you're a Python developer looking to harness kdb+'s analytics, or a q developer wanting to leverage Python's data science ecosystem, PyKX bridges both worlds.

Ready to dive in?

Get Started

• PyKX Overview
• Install PyKX
• Quick Start

Learn

• KX Academy Course
• Objects and Attributes
• Databases

How-to Guides

• Configure PyKX
• Interact with Data
• Create Databases

Reference

• API References
• Data Types and Conversions
• Pandas Like API

Integrations

• NumPy
• Streamlit
• Python Charting Libraries

Examples

• PyKX Introduction Notebook
• Subscribe to a q Process
• Compress and Encrypt

What's next?

Discover how PyKX builds upon kdb+ and what's coming soon:

• Submit a feature request
• Stay updated with the latest release notes
• Join our community channels to get assistance