pykostal - a python based kostal bridge
Python 3.9+ compatible - Tested on Python 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13.
Python module for Kostal piko inverters supporting:
- current-values
- analog-inputs
- battery
- grid
- home
- pv-generator
- s0-in
- home
- info.versions
- statistics
- day
- log-data
- total
- events
not supported:
- all settings
ongoing:
- response code mapping (e.g. status code)
Installation
Run the following to install:
pip install pykostal
Usage
import kostal
# create instance
inverter = kostal.Piko(aiohttp.ClientSession(), url)
Developing pykostal
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9 or higher (tested up to Python 3.13)
Initial setup
Run the following in your virtual environment:
python -m build
Development installation
Every time you update the project, run the following in your virtual environment:
pip install -e .
To install pykostal along with the tools you need to develop and run tests, run the following in your virtual environment:
pip install -e '.[dev]'
Running tests
pytest
Testing across Python versions
tox
Publishing
Modern approach (recommended)
python -m build
twine upload dist/*
Legacy approach
python setup.py bdist_wheel sdist
twine upload dist/*
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