AYX Plugin SDK
ayx-plugin-sdk is a package that allows you to build custom tools and plugins for Alteryx Designer. It is a different way to interact with the Alteryx Python SDK. The package is designed to be easier to use and to make building tools faster than before!
Note
Simpler interfaces to reduce the amount of clutter caused by the required boilerplate code of the Python SDK.
Command-line interface (CLI) tools to set up your directory structure, assist with development, and package YXIs.
A suite of example tools to help you better understand how to use the Python package for different tool types.
Prerequisites
To get started with the Alteryx Core SDK, you need a valid installation of Alteryx Designer.
Python version 3.6.8 is required for Alteryx Designer plugins.
Set Up the Development Environment
Follow these steps to configure your development environment.
Create the Virtual Environment
To get started...
Install Miniconda3 for your system.
Once the install is done, open an Anaconda Prompt and create a new virtual environment:
conda create -n ayx_plugin_sdk python=3.6.8.Next, activate it:
conda activate ayx_plugin_sdk.
If you are not familiar with Anaconda/Miniconda, visit Anaconda Documentation.
Install the Package
After you create and activate your virtual environment, pip install the Alteryx Core SDK pip package. For more information on pip, visit the pip website.
Use this command to install the SDK:
pip install ayx_plugin_sdk
Access Package Documentation
Once the package is installed, use this command to open the package documentation:
ayx_plugin_sdk docs