Python
Since Camel 3.19
Camel allows Python to be used as an Expression or Predicate in Camel routes.
For example, you can use Python in a Predicate with the Content-Based Router EIP.
Variables
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
this | Exchange | the Exchange is the root object |
context | CamelContext | the CamelContext |
exchange | Exchange | the Exchange |
exchangeId | String | the exchange id |
message | Message | the message |
body | Message | the message body |
headers | Map | the message headers |
properties | Map | the exchange properties |
Dependencies
To use Python in your Camel routes, you need to add the dependency on camel-python which implements the Python language.
If you use Maven, you could add the following to your pom.xml, substituting the version number for the latest & greatest release.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
<artifactId>camel-python</artifactId>
<version>x.x.x</version>
</dependency>Spring Boot Auto-Configuration
When using python with Spring Boot make sure to use the following Maven dependency to have support for auto configuration:
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.camel.springboot</groupId>
<artifactId>camel-python-starter</artifactId>
<version>x.x.x</version>
<!-- use the same version as your Camel core version -->
</dependency>The component supports 2 options, which are listed below.