ONVIF Python

This project provides a comprehensive and developer-friendly Python library for working with ONVIF-compliant devices. It is designed to be reliable, easy to integrate, and flexible enough to support a wide range of ONVIF profiles and services.

ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products, including network cameras, video recorders, and related systems.

Behind the scenes, ONVIF communication relies on SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol); an XML-based messaging protocol with strict schema definitions (WSDL/XSD). SOAP ensures interoperability, but when used directly it can be verbose, complex, and error-prone.

This library simplifies that process by wrapping SOAP communication into a clean, Pythonic API. You no longer need to handle low-level XML parsing, namespaces, or security tokens manually; the library takes care of it, letting you focus on building functionality.

Who Is It For?

Individual developers exploring ONVIF or building hobby projects
Companies building video intelligence, analytics, or VMS platforms
Security integrators who need reliable ONVIF interoperability across devices

Requirements

Python: 3.10 or higher
Dependencies:
- zeep>=4.3.0 - SOAP client for ONVIF communication
- requests>=2.32.0 - HTTP library for network requests

Installation

From official PyPI:

pip install --upgrade onvif-python

Or clone this repository and install locally:

git clone https://github.com/nirsimetri/onvif-python
cd onvif-python
pip install .

Once the installation is successful, you can also immediately access the ONVIF CLI via the terminal using:

onvif --help

Documentation

For complete guide, including usage examples and API references, please visit the Documentation Page.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

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