Python bindings for Gammu (original) (raw)
Gammu also includes Python bindings which allow you to use (most) of Gammu functionality from Python language.
Latest News
python-gammu 3.2.5
python-gammu 3.2.5 has been just released. Maintenance release bringing support for current Python releases and fixing bugs.
Published on Feb. 6, 2026 by Michal Čihař
python-gammu 3.2.4
python-gammu 3.2.4 has been just released. Maintenance release bringing support for Python 3.10.
Published on Nov. 17, 2021 by Michal Čihař
Download
Python module is now standalone, so pleasedownload it separately. If you want to use binary package, the daemon might be included in separate binary package in your distribution, try looking for something like python-gammu.
The easiest way to install it is using pip:
pip install python-gammuExample
Using python-gammu is quite simple, for example sending of the text message can be done by following snippet:
import gammu
sm = gammu.StateMachine() sm.ReadConfig() sm.Init()
message = { 'Text': 'python-gammu testing message', 'SMSC': {'Location': 1}, 'Number': '+420800123465', }
sm.SendSMS(message)
Documentation
API documentation is available, but you might also find useful libGammu documentation. Please check developer documentation page for more details.
Check also Frequently Asked Questions.
Source code and issue tracker
Both source code and issue tracker are hosted on GitHub: