# REST API Client

> Access all Opik platform functionality with the Python SDK's REST API client for advanced operations and custom integrations.

The Opik Python SDK includes a complete REST API client that provides direct access to all Opik platform functionality. This low-level client is available through the `rest_client` property and is useful for advanced operations, custom integrations, and scenarios where the high-level SDK doesn't provide the needed functionality.

<Warning>
  The REST client is not guaranteed to be backward compatible with future SDK versions. While it provides convenient
  access to the current REST API, it's not considered safe to heavily rely on its API as Opik's REST API contracts may
  change.
</Warning>

## Accessing the REST Client

The REST client is accessible through any Opik instance:

```python
import opik