# PyThemis

_Python_ wrapper for [Themis] crypto library.

Themis is an open-source high-level cryptographic services library that provides secure data exchange, authentication, and storage protection.
Themis provides ready-made building components, which simplifies the usage of core cryptographic security operations.

[Themis]: https://github.com/cossacklabs/themis

## Getting started

PyThemis requires native Themis library to be installed.
Please refer to the [installation instructions][install].

In-depth documentation can be found on our [Documentation Server].     
Make sure to check out the [Examples].
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[install]: https://docs.cossacklabs.com/themis/languages/python/installation/
[Documentation Server]: https://docs.cossacklabs.com/themis/
[Examples]: /docs/examples/python


## Licensing

The code is distributed under [Apache 2.0 license].

[Apache 2.0 license]: /src/wrappers/themis/python/LICENSE
