# Google Genai Sdk Python > Expert guidance for writing Python code using the official Google GenAI SDK (google-genai) for Gemini API and Vertex AI. Use for text generation, multimodal inputs, reasoning, tools, and media generation. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/google-genai-sdk-python` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/google-genai-sdk-python` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/google-genai-sdk-python/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Integrations & APIs - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/google-genai-sdk-python --- # Google GenAI Python SDK Skill Use this skill to write high-quality, idiomatic Python code for the Gemini API. ## Reference Materials Identify the user's task and refer to the relevant file: - **[Setup & Client](references/setup.md)**: Installation, auth, client initialization. - **[Models](references/models.md)**: Recommended models (Flash, Pro, Lite, Imagen, Veo). - **[Text Generation](references/text_generation.md)**: Basic inference, streaming, system instructions, safety. - **[Chat](references/chat.md)**: Multi-turn conversations and history. - **[Reasoning](references/reasoning.md)**: Thinking config (`thinking_level` / `thinking_budget`), thought signatures. - **[Structured Output](references/structured_output.md)**: JSON schemas, Pydantic models, Enums. - **[Multimodal Inputs](references/multimodal_inputs.md)**: Images, audio, video, PDFs, media resolution. - **[Tools](references/tools.md)**: Function calling, code execution, Google Search grounding. - **[Media Generation](references/media_generation.md)**: Image generation/editing (Imagen), video generation (Veo). - **[Source Code](references/source_code.md)**: Raw SDK source code for deep inspection. ## Core Principles 1. **Unified SDK**: Always use `google-genai`. 2. **Stateless Models**: Use `client.models` for single requests. 3. **Stateful Chats**: Use `client.chats` for conversations. 4. **Types**: Import from `google.genai.types`. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/cnemri) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.