### Install Monday API Python SDK

Source: https://github.com/mondaycom/monday-api-python-sdk/blob/master/README.md

Install the SDK using pip. This is the first step to using the SDK in your Python project.

```bash
pip install monday-api-python-sdk
```

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### Install Package in Editable Mode

Source: https://github.com/mondaycom/monday-api-python-sdk/blob/master/DEVELOPMENT.md

Use this command to install the package in editable mode, which is useful for development. Ensure you have activated your virtual environment first.

```bash
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install --editable .
```

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### Fetch Items and Access Data

Source: https://github.com/mondaycom/monday-api-python-sdk/blob/master/README.md

Retrieve all items from a specific board and access their properties, such as the item name. This example shows how to deserialize API responses into structured types provided by the SDK.

```python
from monday_sdk import MondayClient

client = MondayClient(token="your_token")
items = client.boards.fetch_all_items_by_board_id(board_id="your_board_id")
first_item_name = items[0].name
print(f"First item name: {first_item_name}")
```

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### Create Update and Change Column Values

Source: https://github.com/mondaycom/monday-api-python-sdk/blob/master/README.md

This example demonstrates creating an update message for an item and then changing the values of status and date columns. Ensure you replace placeholder IDs and values with your specific board and item details.

```python
from monday_sdk import MondayClient, StatusColumnValue, DateColumnValue

client = MondayClient(token="your_token")

# Create an update for an item
update_response = client.updates.create_update(
    item_id="your_item_id",
    update_value="This is a new update message for the item."
)

# Change a status column value
status_response = client.items.change_status_column_value(
    board_id="your_board_id",
    item_id="your_item_id",
    column_id="status_column_id",  # Replace with the actual column ID
    value="Done"  # Replace with the desired status value
)
print(f"Status column updated: {status_response}")

# Change a date column value
date_response = client.items.change_date_column_value(
    board_id="your_board_id",
    item_id="your_item_id",
    column_id="date_column_id",
    timestamp="2025-01-06" 
)
```

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### Authenticate with Monday API

Source: https://github.com/mondaycom/monday-api-python-sdk/blob/master/README.md

Initialize the MondayClient with your API token to authenticate your requests. Ensure you replace 'your_token' with your actual Monday API token.

```python
from monday_sdk import MondayClient, MondayApiResponse, Board

client = MondayClient(token="your_token")
```

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### Create a New Monday Item

Source: https://github.com/mondaycom/monday-api-python-sdk/blob/master/README.md

Create a new item on a specified board and group. You must provide the board ID, group ID, item name, and column values. Replace placeholder IDs and values with your actual data.

```python
from monday_sdk import MondayClient

client = MondayClient(token="your_token")

column_values = {
    "status_column_id": "In Progress",  # Replace with your actual status column ID and value
    "date_column_id": "2025-01-06",    # Replace with your actual date column ID and date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
    "text_column_id": "Important task" # Replace with your actual text column ID and value
}

item = client.items.create_item(
    board_id="your_board_id", 
    group_id="your_group_id", 
    item_name="New Item", 
    column_values=column_values
)

print(item)
```

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