Hey everyone, I’m having some issues with a Python wrapper for Airtable. I installed it using pip, but when I try to use it, I get an import error. Here’s what I did:
Installed the package:
pip install airtable-python-wrapper
Wrote this script:
from airtable import Airtable
from pprint import pprint
base_key = 'my_secret_key'
table_name = 'MyAirtableBase'
airtable_obj = Airtable(base_key, table_name)
print(airtable_obj)
Got this error when running:
ImportError: cannot import name 'Airtable' from 'airtable' (unknown location)
I’m following the docs, but it’s not working. Any ideas why it can’t find the Airtable class? Thanks for any help!
I’ve been using the Airtable Python wrapper for a while now, and I’ve found that the import syntax has changed in recent versions. Instead of using ‘from airtable import Airtable’, try this:
from pyairtable import Api
api = Api(‘your_api_key’)
table = api.table(‘base_id’, ‘table_name’)
This approach has worked consistently for me across different projects. Make sure you’re using the latest version of the package (pyairtable, not airtable-python-wrapper). If you’re still having issues, check your Python environment - sometimes virtual environments can cause unexpected conflicts. Also, double-check your API key and base ID are correct. These small details can often be the culprit for mysterious import errors.
I encountered a similar issue when working with the Airtable Python wrapper. The problem might be due to version conflicts or an outdated package. Here’s what worked for me:
First, uninstall the current package:
pip uninstall airtable-python-wrapper
Then, reinstall the latest version:
pip install airtable-python-wrapper==0.15.3
After that, change your import statement to:
from pyairtable import Table
Finally, update your code to use the Table class:
table = Table('api_key', 'base_id', 'table_name')
This approach resolved the import error in my case. Hope it helps.