# Bitcoin Libraries Hdwallet Py

> hdwallet (Python): HD wallet generator + key derivation. Multi-coin, BIP32/39/44/49/84/86/85. USE WHEN: deriving keys for many cryptocurrencies, scripting key generation in Python.

- Skill: `claude-dev-suite/bitcoin-libraries-hdwallet-py` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add claude-dev-suite/bitcoin-libraries-hdwallet-py`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/claude-dev-suite/bitcoin-libraries-hdwallet-py/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: claude-dev-suite (https://skillmd.com/u/claude-dev-suite)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/claude-dev-suite/bitcoin-libraries-hdwallet-py

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# hdwallet (Python)

Pure Python HD wallet library supporting many BIP standards across
many cryptocurrencies.

Repo: `github.com/meherett/python-hdwallet`.

## Install

```bash
pip install hdwallet
```

## Quick example

```python
from hdwallet import HDWallet
from hdwallet.symbols import BTC

hdwallet = HDWallet(symbol=BTC)
hdwallet.from_mnemonic(mnemonic="abandon abandon ... about")
hdwallet.from_path("m/84'/0'/0'/0/0")

print(hdwallet.address())   # bc1q...
print(hdwallet.private_key())
print(hdwallet.public_key())
```

## Features

- BIP32 derivation (any path).
- BIP39 mnemonic.
- BIP44/49/84/86 standard accounts.
- BIP85 sub-seed derivation.
- Multi-currency: 100+ chains.
- Address types: legacy, P2SH, P2WPKH, P2WSH, P2TR.

## Use cases

- Tooling for key derivation across multiple chains.
- Educational / quick prototypes.
- Server-side bulk key generation (NOT recommended for production
  signing; use HW or HSM).

## Common pitfalls

- Server-side key generation has obvious risks (random source,
  memory leakage, etc.).
- Multi-currency = different default paths per chain; verify yours.

## See also

- [python-bitcoinlib/SKILL.md](../python-bitcoinlib/SKILL.md)
- [bdk-python/SKILL.md](../bdk-python/SKILL.md)
- [../../wallets/hd/SKILL.md](../../wallets/hd/SKILL.md)
- [../../cryptography/bip32/SKILL.md](../../cryptography/bip32/SKILL.md)