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 # The `ops` library
 
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 The `ops` library is a Python framework for developing and testing Kubernetes and machine [charms](https://juju.is/docs/sdk/charmed-operators). While charms can be written in any language, `ops` defines the latest standard, and charmers are encouraged to use Python with `ops` for all charms. The library is an official component of the Charm SDK, itself a part of [the Juju universe](https://juju.is/).