# [](https://metals-api.com)
**Metals-API Python SDK** - The ultimate API for accessing precious metals spot prices and historical data effortlessly.
Explore real-time and historical metal rates with exceptional accuracy.
## Key Features:
- **Built for Developers:** Tailored for developers, ensuring ease of use and seamless integration.
- **Powerful JSON API:** Robust JSON API designed for accurate and efficient data retrieval.
- **Bank-Level Security:** Trust Metals-API with top-tier security measures to safeguard your data.
- **Reliable Data Sources:** Benefit from reliable and accurate data derived from trusted sources.
- **Flexible Integration:** Easily integrate Metals-API into any language, making it adaptable for diverse applications.
- **Historical Data Access:** Dive into historical data for comprehensive analysis and informed decision-making.
- **Exceptional Accuracy:** Rely on Metals-API for spot-on accuracy in real-time and historical data.
- **User-Friendly Documentation:** Navigate through our comprehensive documentation for a smooth integration process.
- **Specialized Support:** Count on our dedicated support team for assistance tailored to your specific needs.
## Supported Symbols
Explore a wide range of supported symbols, including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and various others. From LBMA Gold to LME Steel, we cover it all. [View Symbols](https://www.metals-api.com/symbols)
## Available Endpoints
The Metals-API API comes with multiple endpoints, each providing different functionality. Please note that depending on your subscription plan, certain API endpoints may or may not be available.
1. **Latest Rates Endpoint**
- Returns real-time exchange rate data for all available or a specific set of currencies. (The number of symbols per API request depends on the acquired plan).
## Documentation
For detailed information on API endpoints, usage, and integration guidelines, check our [API Documentation](https://www.metals-api.com/documentation).
Start using Metals-API today for unparalleled access to precious metals data. Visit [Metals-API.com](https://metals-api.com) and integrate in just minutes!
## Installation
You can install Metals-API Python SDK with pip.
```bash
pip metals_api_zylalabs
```
## Usage
The Metals-API Python SDK is a wrapper around the [requests](https://docs.python-requests.org/en/master/) library. Metals-API supports a GET request for now.
Sign-up to Metals-API to [get your API key](https://metals-api.com/register) and some credits to get started.
### Making the GET request
```python
>>> from metals_api_zylalabs import MetalsApiClient
>>> client = MetalsApiClient(access_key='REPLACE-WITH-YOUR-ACCESS-KEY')
>>> response = client.get_latest("base", ["symbols"])
```
### Request Example
```python
>>> from metals_api_zylalabs import MetalsApiClient
>>> client = MetalsApiClient(access_key='REPLACE-WITH-YOUR-ACCESS-KEY')
>>> response = client.get_latest("USD", ["XAU", "XAG", "XPT"])
```
### Response Example
```json
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1715695200,
"date": "2024-05-14",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"USD": 1,
"XAG": 0.034989609514923,
"XAU": 0.00042501745902135,
"XPT": 0.0009786668257129,
"USDXAG": 28.579913118878963,
"USDXAU": 2352.8445214994495,
"USDXPT": 1021.79819906694
}
}
```
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