advanced

Advanced Python Client Examples

This directory contains advanced x402 client examples demonstrating hooks, custom selectors, and builder patterns.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.11+
• An EVM private key with testnet funds (e.g., Base Sepolia)
• A running x402 resource server (e.g., the FastAPI example server)

Setup

1. Install dependencies:

   cd examples/python/clients/advanced
   uv sync

2. Configure environment:

   cp .env-local .env
   # Edit .env and add your private key

3. Start a test server (in another terminal):

   cd examples/python/servers/fastapi
   uv sync && uv run uvicorn main:app --port 4021

Running Examples

Use the CLI to run specific examples:

# Run a specific example
uv run python all_networks.py
uv run python index.py hooks
uv run python index.py preferred_network
uv run python index.py builder_pattern

# Run all examples
uv run python index.py all

# List available examples
uv run python index.py --list

Or run individual files directly:

uv run python all_networks.py
uv run python hooks.py
uv run python preferred_network.py
uv run python builder_pattern.py

Examples Overview

0. All Networks (all_networks.py)

Demonstrates how to add all supported networks with optional chain configuration

1. Hooks (hooks.py)

Demonstrates payment lifecycle hooks for logging, validation, and error recovery:

• on_before_payment_creation - Called before payment creation, can abort
• on_after_payment_creation - Called after successful payment
• on_payment_creation_failure - Called on failure, can recover

Use cases:

• Logging payment events for debugging
• Custom validation before allowing payments
• Metrics and analytics collection
• Error recovery with fallback payloads

2. Preferred Network (preferred_network.py)

Shows how to implement a custom payment requirements selector:

• Define network preference order (e.g., prefer L2 over L1)
• Automatic fallback to supported alternatives
• Useful for cost optimization or user preferences

Use cases:

• Prefer cheaper networks (Base > Ethereum)
• User-configurable network preferences
• Wallet UI with network selection

3. Builder Pattern (builder_pattern.py)

Demonstrates network-specific scheme registration:

• Different signers for different networks
• Wildcard patterns (eip155:*) with specific overrides (eip155:1)
• Separate keys for mainnet vs testnet

Use cases:

• Production vs development key separation
• Multi-network wallet support
• Network-specific signer configurations

Project Structure

advanced/
├── .env-local              # Environment template
├── README.md               # This file
├── pyproject.toml          # Dependencies
├── index.py                # CLI entry point
├── hooks.py                # Lifecycle hooks example
├── preferred_network.py    # Custom selector example
└── builder_pattern.py      # Network registration example

Best Practices

1. Use hooks for observability - Log payment events for debugging and metrics
2. Configure network preferences - Users may prefer specific networks
3. Separate keys per environment - Don't use production keys for testing