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title: Installation
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description: Learn about the OpenBB SDK that provides programmatic access to all Terminal
  functions, allowing users to build their own tools and applications on the existing
  architecture. Understand how it is part of the OpenBB Terminal and the installation
  process.
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- OpenBB SDK
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The OpenBB SDK provides programmatic access to all Terminal functions and much more. This layer of code allows users to build their own tools and applications on top of the existing architecture.

:::note
The OpenBB SDK is a part of the OpenBB Terminal when installed via [source code](/terminal/installation/source) or [PyPI](/terminal/installation/pypi).
:::