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Python

Python is fully supported by Speedscale. Use this page for Python-specific proxy settings, TLS trust configuration, demo guidance, and the Proxymock local workflow.

Kubernetes Sidecar​

When Python runs with the Speedscale sidecar in forward or dual mode, configure the runtime to use the sidecar's forward proxy on 127.0.0.1:4140 unless you changed proxy-out-port.

Typical settings:

export HTTP_PROXY=http://127.0.0.1:4140
export HTTPS_PROXY=http://127.0.0.1:4140

If tls-out is enabled, also trust the Speedscale CA separately, commonly with REQUESTS_CA_BUNDLE for requests-based applications.

See Proxy Modes and TLS Support for the shared sidecar behavior.

Demo App​

This is the current public Python demo used for local Proxymock examples.

Proxymock​

Use this path for the fastest Python first success on a developer workstation.

  1. 1. Install and initialize Proxymock
    brew install speedscale/tap/proxymock
proxymock init

    Use browser sign-in by default. Use `proxymock init --api-key <your key>` only for CI or other headless environments.

  2. 2. Clone the Python demo and install dependencies
    git clone https://github.com/speedscale/demo
cd demo/python
make install

    The Python demo now includes a small Makefile so setup is repeatable.

  3. 3. Run the app
    cd demo/python
make local

    The app listens on port 5001 and exposes a health check plus the SpaceX proxy endpoint.

  4. 4. Capture a real workflow
    cd demo/python
make capture

    The capture flow records outbound SpaceX traffic through Proxymock.

  5. 5. Run with mocks
    cd demo/python
make mock

    Mock mode replays the captured response without reaching the live SpaceX API.

  6. 6. Replay the same traffic against a change
    cd demo/python
make replay

    Use replay as the regression check before shipping Python changes.

TLS Trust​

Python applications that use requests should trust the Speedscale certificate bundle with REQUESTS_CA_BUNDLE. See the shared Language Configuration page for the exact command and related options.