> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vbase.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vbase.com/python-blockchain-sdk-vbase-advanced/python-quickstart-readme.md).

# Quickstart

> **Looking for the recommended Python integration?**
>
> Most Python users should start with the [Python API Client](/get-started/api-py-quickstart.md). It provides a simpler interface for stamping files and data, working with Collections, and verifying stamps through the hosted vBase API.

The `vbase-py` SDK provides lower-level access to vBase commitment, indexing, and blockchain functionality.

Use this SDK when you need:

* Direct blockchain interaction
* Custom commitment-service configuration
* Lower-level indexing functionality
* Specialized infrastructure or deployment control
* Existing workflows already built on `vbase-py`

## Choose an SDK quickstart

* [Cloud Notebooks](/python-blockchain-sdk-vbase-advanced/python-quickstart-readme/quickstart.md)
* [Local Installation](/python-blockchain-sdk-vbase-advanced/python-quickstart-readme/quickstart-1.md)