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Complete Python Client

Here’s a full-featured Python WebSocket client for the QuantCite API:

Installation Requirements

Create a requirements.txt file:
Install dependencies:

Usage Examples

Basic Usage

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Key Features

Async/Await Support

Built with Python’s asyncio for efficient concurrent processing of real-time data streams.

Automatic Reconnection

Handles connection drops gracefully with exponential backoff retry logic.

Message Handling

Comprehensive message type handling with proper error management and logging.

Health Monitoring

Built-in ping/pong mechanism to maintain connection health and monitor latency.

Error Handling

The client includes comprehensive error handling:
  • Connection Errors: Automatic retry with exponential backoff
  • Authentication Failures: Clear error messages and proper cleanup
  • Rate Limiting: Respects API rate limits with appropriate delays
  • Data Limit Warnings: Monitors usage and provides warnings
  • Network Issues: Graceful handling of network interruptions
Remember to replace "demo_key_123" with your actual API key. Monitor your data usage regularly to stay within the 50GB monthly limit.