huggingface_hub and hub-docs
The Python client library provides programmatic access to Hub functionality, while the documentation describes how to use both the web interface and the client library—making them complements rather than alternatives.
About huggingface_hub
huggingface/huggingface_hub
The official Python client for the Hugging Face Hub.
Provides programmatic access to repository management, file versioning, and inference APIs on the Hub, with built-in caching and resumable downloads. Integrates seamlessly with ML frameworks like Transformers and Diffusers through a git-based versioning system and supports community features like model cards, discussions, and pull requests. Includes optional dependencies for specialized use cases and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support.
About hub-docs
huggingface/hub-docs
Docs of the Hugging Face Hub
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