User Guides

Choose how you want to interact with QLAM based on your needs and preferences.

Client Options

Bloqade SDK

Python SDK for building, simulating, and running neutral-atom quantum programs.

Best for: Program development, research, Pythonic workflows

Bloqade Guide
QLAM Shell

Command-line interface for task management, authentication, and exploration.

Best for: Interactive use, scripting, operations

QLAM Shell Guide
Third-Party SDKs

Integrate other Python SDKs with QLAM using the QLAM Core library for auth and HTTP.

Best for: Custom SDKs, framework integrations

Third-Party Guide
Direct API

Use any HTTP client to access QLAM's REST APIs directly.

Best for: Custom integrations, non-Python environments, automation

API Guide

Feature	Bloqade SDK	QLAM Shell	Third-Party SDKs	Direct API
Installation	`pip install bloqade`	`pip install qlam-shell`	`pip install qlam-core`	None required
Language	Python	CLI (any environment)	Python	Any (HTTP)
Auth handling	Built-in	Built-in	Via QLAM Core	Manual
Best for	Development, research	Operations, scripting	SDK integration	Non-Python integration

Need help choosing an authentication method? See the Authentication Guide for use-case recommendations:

Interactive users - OAuth2 Authorization Code for workstations with browser access
Headless environments - Device Code for SSH, containers, and remote servers
Automated systems - Machine-to-Machine for CI/CD and service accounts

Each method may make use of refresh tokens to extend the lifetime of the access token without requiring user interaction.