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.. _python_api:

Python API
==========

The CV-CUDA Python API provides a high-level interface to CV-CUDA functionality.

.. note::
   For C/C++ developers, see the :ref:`C API documentation <c_api>` and :ref:`C++ API documentation <cpp_api>` for equivalent functionality.

The Python API is available through the ``cvcuda`` module and provides:

* **Zero-copy interoperability** with PyTorch, CuPy, and other Python frameworks
* **Pythonic interfaces** for all operators and data types

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1

   data_types
   operators
   auxiliary_types
   utilities
   cache