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NAPALM
======
NAPALM (Network Automation and Programmability Abstraction Layer with Multivendor support) is a Python library that implements a set of functions to interact with different router vendor devices using a unified API.
NAPALM supports several methods to connect to the devices, to manipulate configurations or to retrieve data.
Supported Network Operating Systems
-----------------------------------
Please check the following [link](https://napalm.readthedocs.io/en/latest/support/index.html) to see which devices are supported. Make sure you understand the [caveats](https://napalm.readthedocs.io/en/latest/support/index.html#caveats).
Documentation
=============
Before using the library, please read the documentation at: [Read the Docs](https://napalm.readthedocs.io)
You can also watch a [live demo](https://youtu.be/93q-dHC0u0I) of NAPALM to see what it is and what it can do for you.
Install
=======
```
pip install napalm
```
*Note*: Beginning with release 4.0.0 and later, NAPALM offers support for
Python 3.7+ only.
*Note*: Beginning with release 3.0.0 and later, NAPALM offers support for
Python 3.6+ only.
Upgrading
=========
We plan to upgrade napalm as fast as possible. Adding new methods and bugfixes. To upgrade napalm it's a simple as repeating the steps you performed while installing but adding the `-U` flag. For example:
```
pip install napalm -U
```
We will be posting news on our slack channel and on Twitter.
Automation Frameworks
======================
Due to its flexibility, NAPALM can be integrated in widely used automation frameworks.
Ansible
-------
Please check [napalm-ansible](https://github.com/napalm-automation/napalm-ansible) for existing Ansible modules leveraging the NAPALM API. Make sure you read the documentation and you understand how it works before trying to use it.
SaltStack
---------
Beginning with release code named `Carbon` (2016.11), [NAPALM is fully integrated](https://mirceaulinic.net/2016-11-30-salt-carbon-released/) in SaltStack - no additional modules required. For setup recommendations, please see [napalm-salt](https://github.com/napalm-automation/napalm-salt). For documentation and usage examples, you can check the modules documentation, starting from the [release notes](https://docs.saltstack.com/en/develop/topics/releases/2016.11.0.html#network-automation-napalm) and [this blog post](https://mirceaulinic.net/2016-11-17-network-orchestration-with-salt-and-napalm/).
StackStorm
----------
NAPALM is usable from StackStorm using the [NAPALM integration pack](https://github.com/StackStorm-Exchange/stackstorm-napalm). See that repository for instructions on installing and configuring the pack to work with StackStorm. General StackStorm documentation can be found at [https://docs.stackstorm.com/](https://docs.stackstorm.com/), and StackStorm can be easily spun up for testing using [Vagrant](https://github.com/StackStorm/st2vagrant) or [Docker](https://github.com/StackStorm/st2-docker).
Contact
=======
Slack
-----
Slack is probably the easiest way to get help with NAPALM. You can find us in the channel `napalm` on the [network.toCode()](https://networktocode.herokuapp.com/) team.
FAQ
---
If you have any issues using NAPALM or encounter any errors, before submitting any questions (directly by email or on Slack), please go through the following checklist:
- Make sure you have the latest release installed. We release very often, so upgrading to the latest version might help in many cases.
- Double check you are able to access the device using the credentials provided.
- Does your device meet the minimum [requirements](http://napalm.readthedocs.io/en/latest/support/index.html#general-support-matrix)?
- Some operating systems have some specific [constraints](http://napalm.readthedocs.io/en/latest/support/index.html#caveats). (e.g. have you enabled the XML agent on IOS-XR, or the NXAPI feature on NXOS?)
- Are you able to connect to the device using NAPALM? Check using napalm CLI to get_facts:
```bash
$ napalm --vendor VENDOR --user USERNAME --password PASSWORD --optional_args OPTIONAL_ARGS HOSTNAME call get_facts
```
Where vendor, username, password and hostname are mandatory. [Optional arguments](http://napalm.readthedocs.io/en/latest/support/index.html#optional-arguments) are specified as comma separated values.
Example:
```bash
$ napalm --vendor junos --user napalm --password dbejmujz --optional_args 'port=12202, config_lock=False' edge01.bjm01 call get_facts
```
In case you have any errors, please review the steps above - this looks like a problem with your environment setup.
In order to get help faster, when submitting a bug/error make sure to include all the details requested.
News
====
Blog Posts
----------
* [NAPALM, Ansible, and Cisco IOS](https://pynet.twb-tech.com/blog/automation/napalm-ios.html) by Kirk Byers
* [Adding Cisco IOS support to NAPALM (Network Automation and Programmability Abstraction Layer with Multivendor support)](https://projectme10.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/adding-cisco-ios-support-to-napalm-network-automation-and-programmability-abstraction-layer-with-multivendor-support/) by Gabriele Gerbino
* [Network orchestration with Salt and NAPALM](https://mirceaulinic.net/2016-11-17-network-orchestration-with-salt-and-napalm/) by Mircea Ulinic
* [Network Configuration Consistency with StackStorm and NAPALM](https://stackstorm.com/2017/04/11/ensuring-network-configuration-consistency-stackstorm-napalm/) by Matt Oswalt
Presentations
-------------
* [NANOG 64 Presentation & Demo](https://youtu.be/93q-dHC0u0I) by David Barroso and Elisa Jasinska
* [Netnod Autumn Meeting 2015 Presentation](https://www.netnod.se/sites/default/files/NAPALM-david_barroso-Netnodautumnmeeting2015.pdf) by David Barroso
* [Automating IXP Device Configurations with Ansible at the Euro-IX Forum](https://www.euro-ix.net/m/uploads/2015/10/26/euroix-berlin-v2.pdf) by Elisa Jasinska
* [Network Automation with Salt and NAPALM at NANOG 68](https://www.nanog.org/sites/default/files/NANOG68%20Network%20Automation%20with%20Salt%20and%20NAPALM%20Mircea%20Ulinic%20Cloudflare%20(1).pdf); [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV2918bH5_c); [recorded demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqBk5fM7qZ0) by Mircea Ulinic
Podcasts
--------
* [NAPALM: Integrating Ansible with Network Devices on Software Gone Wild](http://blog.ipspace.net/2015/06/napalm-integrating-ansible-with-network.html) with David Barroso and Elisa Jasinska
Authors
=======
* David Barroso ([dbarrosop@dravetech.com](mailto:dbarrosop@dravetech.com))
* Mircea Ulinic ([ping@mirceaulinic.net](mailto:ping@mirceaulinic.net))
* Kirk Byers ([ktbyers@twb-tech.com](mailto:ktbyers@twb-tech.com))
* Elisa Jasinska ([elisa@bigwaveit.org](mailto:elisa@bigwaveit.org))
* Many others, check the [contributors](https://github.com/napalm-automation/napalm/graphs/contributors) page for details.
Thanks
======
This project is maintained by David Barroso, Mircea Ulinic, and Kirk Byers and a set of other contributors.
Originally it was hosted by the [Spotify][spotify] organization but due to the many contributions received by third parties we agreed creating a dedicated organization for NAPALM and give a big thanks to [Spotify][spotify] for the support.
[spotify]: http://www.spotify.com
[bigwave]: http://bigwaveit.org/
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