Step by Step Guide to Building a Frame.io API Integration in Python

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of Frame.io API integration? You're in for a treat. We'll be using the frameioclient package to make our lives easier. Buckle up, and let's get started!

Prerequisites

Before we jump in, make sure you've got:

• A Python environment set up (I know you've got this!)
• A Frame.io account and API token (if you don't have one, go grab it real quick)

Installation

First things first, let's get that frameioclient package installed:

pip install frameioclient

Easy peasy, right?

Authentication

Now, let's get you authenticated:

from frameioclient import FrameioClient

client = FrameioClient("your_api_token")

Pro tip: Keep that API token safe! Consider using environment variables or a secure config file.

Basic Operations

Let's start with some basic operations to get our feet wet:

# Get user info
me = client.get_me()
print(f"Hello, {me['name']}!")

# List projects
projects = client.get_projects()
for project in projects:
    print(project['name'])

# Access assets
assets = client.get_assets(project_id)

Working with Projects

Creating, updating, and deleting projects is a breeze:

# Create a project
new_project = client.create_project({"name": "My Awesome Project"})

# Update a project
client.update_project(new_project['id'], {"name": "My Even More Awesome Project"})

# Delete a project
client.delete_project(new_project['id'])

Asset Management

Let's handle some assets:

# Upload an asset
with open("cool_video.mp4", "rb") as file:
    asset = client.upload(project_id, file)

# Download an asset
client.download(asset['id'], "downloaded_video.mp4")

# Update asset metadata
client.update_asset(asset['id'], {"name": "Super Cool Video"})

Collaboration Features

Collaboration is key, so let's dive into that:

# Add a comment
client.create_comment(asset['id'], {"text": "This looks great!"})

# Manage team members
client.add_team_member(project_id, "[email protected]")

# Share an asset
share_link = client.create_share_link(asset['id'])

Webhooks and Events

Stay in the loop with webhooks:

# Set up a webhook
webhook = client.create_webhook(project_id, "https://your-server.com/webhook")

# In your server code:
def handle_webhook(request):
    event = request.json()
    if event['type'] == 'asset.created':
        print("New asset created!")

Error Handling and Best Practices

Always be prepared:

try:
    client.get_asset(non_existent_id)
except FrameioClientException as e:
    print(f"Oops! {e}")

# Respect rate limits
from time import sleep
sleep(1)  # Add delays between requests if needed

Advanced Topics

Want to level up? Try these:

# Batch operations
with client.batch() as batch:
    for asset_id in asset_ids:
        batch.update_asset(asset_id, {"status": "approved"})

# Integrate with other services
# Example: Notify Slack when a new comment is added
def notify_slack(comment):
    # Your Slack integration code here
    pass

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build some seriously cool Frame.io integrations. Remember, the API is your playground – don't be afraid to experiment and push the boundaries.

For more in-depth info, check out the Frame.io API docs and the frameioclient GitHub repo.

Now go forth and create something awesome! 🚀