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TikTokLive requires Python 3.10 or higher. Follow the steps below to install the library and its dependencies.

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Requirements

Before installing TikTokLive, ensure you have:
  • Python 3.10+ installed on your system
  • pip package manager (comes with Python)

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Install via pip

Install TikTokLive from PyPI using pip: 
pip install TikTokLive
This installs the core library with all required dependencies:
  • httpx - HTTP client for making requests
  • websockets-proxy - WebSocket connection support with proxy capabilities
  • pyee - Event emitter for handling livestream events
  • betterproto - Protocol buffer support for TikTok’s data format
  • Additional utilities for async operations and data parsing

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Optional Dependencies

TikTokLive offers optional dependencies for advanced use cases.

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Interactive Mode

For enhanced browser impersonation and CAPTCHA handling, install the interactive extras: 
pip install TikTokLive[interactive]
This includes curl_cffi for improved HTTP fingerprinting.

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Verify Installation

Confirm that TikTokLive is installed correctly: 
import TikTokLive
print(TikTokLive.__version__)
If this runs without errors and prints a version number, you’re ready to start building!
TikTokLive is an unofficial reverse-engineered library. For production use, consider the Euler Stream WebSocket API.

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Upgrading

To upgrade to the latest version: 
pip install --upgrade TikTokLive

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