Implementing Python Client with Paho MQTT

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Introduction

Python is a most widely used language today and runs on most operating systems. Micro Python has been designed for low end processors. This guide illustrates the step by step process to build Python MQTT Client using the Eclipse Paho Library. It also provide more info of all the MQTT handshakes and the message transactions that can happen between the MQTT client and the python extendable MQTT Broker. The Paho library is an open-source client with a free to use licensing policy.

Pre-requisites for paho MQTT Python

Before getting started, ensure you have the following:

  • Python - Make sure Python 3.6 or later is installed on your system, or download the necessary version from the official Python website.
  • Paho MQTT Library - The following dependency installation section will provide the necessary steps to install the dependencies of python MQTT Client Library.

Dependency Installation

pip install paho-mqtt==1.6.0

python -m venv myenv
source myenv/bin/activate # On Windows use `myenv\Scripts\activate`

Connect the Python MQTT client

This section has code snippets of various ways to connect to the broker. Ensure that the MQTT Application supports the connection type that you would like to use. Also, obtain the corresponding connection parameters of the cloud hosted MQTT Server (Address, Port, Username/Password, CA Certificate) or any other locally installed instance.

MQTT Over TCP

Use the following code to connect the client over TCP.

Define the Macro ADDRESS using MQTT Connection parameters.

MQTT 3.1.1

def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected'.format(client._client_id.decode()))
random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_'+random_chars
client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id)
client.on_connect = on_connect
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883)
client.loop_start()

MQTT 3.1.1

Create Client
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, reasonCode, properties=None):
print('\n{} Connected with reason code: {}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), reasonCode))

# Generate a random client ID
random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + random_chars

# Initialize MQTT client with MQTTv5
client = mqtt.Client(client_id, protocol=paho.mqtt.client.MQTTv5)
client.on_connect = on_connect
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883)

MQTT Over TLS / SSL

The following code helps to connect securely to the broker over TLS. Define the Macro ADDRESS using MQTT connection parameters.

# MQTT connection parameters
ADDRESS = 'public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com' # Replace with your
broker's address
PORT = 8883 # MQTT Server TLS port
CLIENT_ID = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))

# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected with result code:
{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mqtt.connack_string(rc)))
# Generate a random client ID
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))
# Initialize MQTT client
client = mqtt.Client(client_id) client.on_connect = on_connect
# Enable TLS connection
client.tls_set(
ca_certs=None, # Path to your CA certificate file for server
verification
certfile=None, # Path to your client certificate file for mutual
authentication (if applicable)
keyfile=None, # Path to your client private key file (if applicable)
cert_reqs=ssl.CERT_REQUIRED,
tls_version=ssl.PROTOCOL_TLS,
ciphers=None
)
# Connect to the broker
client.connect(ADDRESS, PORT)

Generate MQTT TLS Certificate and provide in the connection parameter to secure the MQTT connection. Set TLS parameters before calling the MQTTClient_connect to connect the client to the Online Cloud MQTT Server securely over TLS.

# MQTT connection parameters
ADDRESS = 'public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com' # Replace with your broker's address
PORT = 8883 # MQTT TLS port
CLIENT_ID = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))

# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected with result code: {}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mqtt.connack_string(rc)))

# Generate a random client ID
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))

# Initialize MQTT client
client = mqtt.Client(client_id)
client.on_connect = on_connect

# Enable TLS connection without server verification
client.tls_set(cert_reqs=ssl.CERT_NONE)

# Connect to the middleware (broker)
client.connect(ADDRESS, PORT)

If the messaging platform (broker) has Server Certificate issued from a Trusted CA, then the Server Certificate can be verified using:

# MQTT connection parameters
ADDRESS = 'public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com' # Replace with your broker's address
PORT = 8883 # Broker's TLS port
CLIENT_ID = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected with result code: {}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mqtt.connack_string(rc)))

# Generate a random client ID
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))

# Initialize MQTT client
client = mqtt.Client(client_id)
client.on_connect = on_connect

# Path to the CA certificate file
ca_cert = '/path/to/your/ca_certificate.pem'

# Enable TLS connection with server certificate verification
client.tls_set(ca_certs=ca_cert, cert_reqs=ssl.CERT_REQUIRED)

# Connect to the broker
client.connect(ADDRESS, PORT)

If the MQTT Server has a self-signed Server Certificate then the Server Certificate can be verified using the Root Certificate obtained from the Broker:

import random, string, paho.mqtt.client, ssl
ssl.match_hostname = lambda cert, hostname: True

def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected'.format(client._client_id.decode()))
random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_'+random_chars
client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id)
root_cert_path = '/path/to/root.crt'
client.tls_set(ca_certs=root_cert_path,
cert_reqs=ssl.CERT_REQUIRED,tls_version=ssl.PROTOCOL_TLSv1_2,
ciphers=None)
client.tls_insecure_set(True)
client.on_connect = on_connect
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 8883)
client.loop_start()

MQTT Over WebSocket

Define the Address of the broker like this to connect the client over WebSocket.

# MQTT connection parameters for WebSocket (without TLS)
ADDRESS_WS = 'ws://public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com:8083/mqtt' # Replace with your messaging middleware's WebSocket address
CLIENT_ID = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))

# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected with result code: {}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mqtt.connack_string(rc)))

# Generate a random client ID
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))

# Initialize MQTT client for WebSocket (without TLS)
client = mqtt.Client(client_id)
client.on_connect = on_connect

# Connect to the server over WebSocket (without TLS)
client.connect(ADDRESS_WS)

MQTT Over Secure WebSocket

Use the following code to connect the client over Secure WebSocket.

Set TLS Options as given in MQTT Over TLS section.

Define the Macro ADDRESS using Broker's connection parameters.

# Connection parameters for WebSocket (with TLS)
ADDRESS_WSS = 'wss://public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com:8084/mqtt' #
Replace with your broker's secure WebSocket address
CLIENT_ID = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))

# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected with result code:
{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mqtt.connack_string(rc)))

# Generate a random client ID
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))

# Initialize MQTT client for WebSocket (with TLS)
client = mqtt.Client(client_id)
client.on_connect = on_connect

# Path to the CA certificate file (if server certificate verification is
required)
ca_cert = '/path/to/your/ca_certificate.pem'

# Enable TLS connection for WebSocket
client.tls_set(ca_certs=ca_cert, cert_reqs=ssl.CERT_REQUIRED)

# Connect to the message hub over WebSocket with TLS
client.connect(ADDRESS_WSS)

Configuring MQTT Authentication

To connect the Python MQTT Client, we need MQTT Username and MQTT Password for authentication, add username and password to the connection options like this:

# MQTT connection parameters for TCP (without TLS)
ADDRESS_TCP = 'public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com' # Replace with your
broker's TCP address
PORT = 1883 # MQTT's TCP port
USERNAME = 'your_mqtt_username' # Replace with your MQTT username
PASSWORD = 'your_mqtt_password' # Replace with your MQTT password
CLIENT_ID = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))

# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected with result code:
{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mqtt.connack_string(rc)))

# Generate a random client ID
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))

# Initialize MQTT client for TCP (without TLS)
client = mqtt.Client(client_id)
client.username_pw_set(username=USERNAME, password=PASSWORD)
client.on_connect = on_connect

# Connect to the messaging platform over TCP (without TLS) with authentication
client.connect(ADDRESS_TCP, PORT)

Advanced Features

Setting Up Last Will & Testament

Configure the Last Will and Testament feature to specify a message that the broker will publish if the client unexpectedly disconnects. This helps inform other subscribers of the disconnected client's status.

Use the following code to set Last Will in the Connection Options:

random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_'+random_chars
client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id)
client.will_set("willtopic", payload="Good bye CrystalMQ", qos=0, retain=False)
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883)

Adjusting Keep Alive

MQTT maintains client-broker connections with a keep-alive mechanism. Adjust the keep-alive interval to control how frequently the client sends PINGREQ messages.

Modify the code below to suit your requirements:

client.connect(hostip, port, keepalive=40)

Configuring Session Persistence

Session data of an MQTT Client include the Subscriptions made by the Client and any data that the Client would receive with QoS>0. The Client can get the messaging platform to store its session data across connections.

MQTT 3.1.1 Clients can set Clean Session = 0 to request the MQTT Server to keep its session information stored across connections.

MQTT 3.1.1

random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_'+random_chars
client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id,clean_session=False)

MQTT 5 Clients can set Clean Start = 0 and Session Expiry Interval = 'N' to request the server to keep its session information stored across connections for 'N' seconds.

MQTT 5

random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters +
string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + random_chars

# Initialize MQTT client for MQTTv5 with clean_session=False
client = mqtt.Client(client_id, clean_session=False,
protocol=mqtt.MQTTv5)

# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc, properties=None):
print('\n{} Connected with result code:
{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mqtt.connack_string(rc)))

if properties:
print("Received Connection Properties:")
for prop, val in properties.items():
print(f"{prop}: {val}")

# Set the on_connect callback function
client.on_connect = on_connect

# Connection details (replace with your broker's
address and port)
broker_address = 'public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com'
broker_port = 1883 # Replace with your broker's port

# Connect to MQTT server
client.connect(broker_address, broker_port)

Setting Maximum Packet Size

MQTT5 Client can request the middleware (broker) to only send data packets less than a specific size by setting it like this:

from paho.mqtt.properties import Properties
from paho.mqtt.packettypes import PacketTypes

def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc, properties=None):
print('\n{} Connected'.format(client._client_id.decode()))
client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id=client_id, protocol=paho.mqtt.client.MQTTv5)
client.on_connect = on_connect
connect_properties = Properties(PacketTypes.CONNECT)
connect_properties.MaximumPacketSize=256
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883, properties=connect_properties)
client.loop_start()

Securing the MQTT Broker

IoT devices are being deployed globally, connecting to central hosted MQTT servers through various communication methods like Wi-Fi, GSM, and more, making them susceptible to potential attacks. To safeguard your IoT implementation, secure MQTT Broker deployment is crucial. This can be achieved by enabling MQTT Authentication and implementing TLS/SSL encryption for both MQTT over TCP and WebSocket connections. By establishing MQTT security right from the MQTT Connect stage, you ensure a tamper-proof, robust IoT ecosystem, protecting data and devices from unauthorized access.

Publish a MQTT Message

Sending Data

Efficiently distribute data to multiple subscribers by publishing it to designated topics with the following code snippet:

MQTT 3.1.1

import random, string, paho.mqtt.client, time
def on_publish(client, userdata, mid):
print('\n{} SENT PktID:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),mid))

random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_'+random_chars
client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id)
client.on_connect = on_publish
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883)
client.loop_start()

while True:
client.publish('testtopic','Hello CrytalMQ!' , qos=1, retain=False)
time.sleep(40)

MQTT 5

# Callback function for MQTT publish acknowledgment (on_publish)
def on_publish(client, userdata, mid):
print('\n{} SENT PktID:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mid))

# Generate a random client ID
random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits,
k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + random_chars

# Initialize MQTT client for MQTTv5
client = mqtt.Client(client_id, protocol=mqtt.MQTTv5)

# Set the on_publish callback function
client.on_publish = on_publish

# Connection details (replace with your server's address
and port)
broker_address = 'public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com'
broker_port = 1883 # Replace with your broker's port

# Connect to the server
client.connect(broker_address, broker_port)

# Start a background thread to handle MQTT communication
client.loop_start()

Setting Retained Messages

Enable the retain flag when publishing a message to ensure that the broker stores the last message of each topic. This guarantees that new subscribers receive the most recent message upon connecting.

To implement this, use the following code snippet:

client.publish('testtopic','Hello, CrystalMQ!',qos=0,retain=True)

Specifying QoS Levels

The protocol provides three levels of MQTT QoS Level for message delivery:

  • QoS 0 (At most once)
  • QoS 1 (At least once)
  • QoS 2 (Exactly once)

Specify the required QoS level when publishing MQTT messages using this code:

MQTT 5

publish_properties = Properties(PacketTypes.PUBLISH)
publish_properties.MessageExpiryInterval = 60
client.publish("testtopic", "Hello CrysqlMQ!", qos=1, properties=publish_properties)

Message Expiry Interval

The 'Message expiry interval' property sets a message's life span in seconds; if undelivered within this time, the broker discards it. MQTT5 supports this feature. MQTT5 Clients can set this while publishing data.

For MQTT 5:

publish_properties = Properties(PacketTypes.PUBLISH)
publish_properties.MessageExpiryInterval = 60
client.publish("testtopic", "Hello CrysqlMQ!", qos=1, properties=publish_properties)

Topic Alias

The 'Topic Alias' property allows clients to use a short alias instead of a full topic name, reducing message packet size and improving network efficiency.

connect_properties = Properties(PacketTypes.CONNECT)
connect_properties.TopicAliasMaximum = 10
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883, properties=connect_properties)

Properties associated with MQTT PUBLISH enhance message handling, providing context or instructions for brokers and clients. These properties, including message expiry intervals and topic aliases, optimize message delivery and network bandwidth.

Subscribing to a MQTT Topic

Subscribing to Topic Filter

To receive data published by other clients, this client has to subscribe to match MQTT Topics like the following:

def on_subscribe(client, userdata, mid, granted_qos):
print('\n{} SUBSCRIBED with QoS:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),granted_qos))
def on_message(client, userdata, message):
print('\n{} RCVD Topic:{}, Message:{}, QoS:{} PktId:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),message.topic,message.payload,message.qos,message.mid))

random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_'+random_chars
client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id)
client.on_message = on_message
client.on_subscribe = on_subscribe
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883)
client.loop_start()
client.subscribe('testtopic', qos=1)

This topic filter can match with an exact topic or it can have wildcards like # and +

Receiving Data

To receive data sent for the subscriptions, a callback function needs to be defined like this:

# Callback function for MQTT connection
def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc, properties=None):
print('\n{} Connected'.format(client._client_id.decode()))
# Subscribe to topic when connected
client.subscribe('testtopic', qos=0)

Unsubscribing from Topics

To stop receiving updates (unsubscribe) from a topic, use the code provided below:

def on_unsubscribe(client, userdata, mid):
print('\n{} UNSUBSCRIBED'.format(client._client_id.decode()))
client.unsubscribe("testtopic")

Disconnecting the python MQTT Client

Ensure a proper termination of your client's connection with the broker to avoid issues and resource leaks on both sides, thereby maintaining system stability.

Use the following code to disconnect the client from the broker:

def on_disconnect(client, userdata, rc):
print('\n{} DISCONNECTED with rc:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),rc))
client.loop_stop()

client.disconnect()

Building Your Business Logic

You have the opportunity to develop and customize your own intricate business logic within this environment, tailoring it precisely to your specific needs and objectives.

Best Practices - Python MQTT Client

Client Identification Strategy

Assign unique client IDs to each device for accurate identification. In private setups, allocate distinct IDs to individual clients; in shared environments, append a random string to each client ID to maintain uniqueness.

Data Architecture Design

Strategically plan your data structure in advance. Whether handling plain text, JSON formats, or numerical data, ensure that the design is tailored to meet the specific needs of your application.

Robust Error Handling

Implement strong error management to handle MQTT connection failures, subscription problems, and message publishing errors effectively.

Securing Credentials

Safeguard sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and client IDs by not hard-coding them in your source code. Use environment variables or secure configuration files instead.

Regular Testing & Monitoring

Continuously test MQTT communication and monitor client metrics such as connection status, message throughput, and error rates to quickly identify and fix issues.

Optimizing Session Management

Choose between clean and persistent sessions (`clean: true` or `clean: false`) based on your need to retain subscriptions and queued messages across client connections.

Reconnect on Disconnect

Add code to attempt reconnection to the MQTT Broker when there is an unexpected disconnection. This will ensure that your client stays connected and does not lose any data.

Download Python MQTT Client

Download the complete code for client that uses Python MQTT Client Library to connect with our messaging platform or any broker of your choice.

MQTT 3.1.1

import paho.mqtt.client as mqtt
import sys
import time
import random, string
import json, signal, os
# from paho.mqtt.properties import Properties
# from paho.mqtt.packettypes import PacketTypes

def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc):
print('\n{} Connected'.format(client._client_id.decode()))

def on_message(client, userdata, message):
print('\n{} RCVD Topic:{}, Message:{}, QoS:{} PktId:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),message.topic,message.payload,message.qos,message.mid))

def on_publish(client, userdata, mid):
print('\n{} SENT PktID:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),mid))

def on_subscribe(client, userdata, mid, granted_qos):
print('\n{} SUBSCRIBED with QoS:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),granted_qos))

def on_unsubscribe(client, userdata, mid):
print('\n{} UNSUBSCRIBED'.format(client._client_id.decode()))
def on_disconnect(client, userdata, rc):
print('\n{} DISCONNECTED with rc:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(),rc))
client.loop_stop()

random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_'+random_chars
client = mqtt.Client(client_id)
# client.username_pw_set("some username", "some password")
# client.will_set("willtopic", payload="Good bye CrystalMQ", qos=0, retain=False)
# client.tls_set(ca_certs='/path/to/root.crt',certfile='/path/to/client.crt', keyfile='/path/to/client.key', cert_reqs=ssl.CERT_REQUIRED,tls_version=ssl.PROTOCOL_TLSv1_2, ciphers=None)
client.on_connect = on_connect
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883, keepalive=40)

# connect_properties = Properties(PacketTypes.CONNECT)
# connect_properties.SessionExpiryInterval = 60
# connect_properties.MaximumPacketSize=256
# connect_properties.TopicAliasMaximum = 10
# client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883,properties=connect_properties)

client.loop_start()
client.subscribe('testtopic',0)

while True:
# publish_properties = Properties(PacketTypes.PUBLISH)
# publish_properties.MessageExpiryInterval = 60
# client.publish("testtopic", "Hello CrysqlMQ!", qos=1, properties=publish_properties)

client.publish('testtopic','Hello CrytalMQ!', 0)
time.sleep(30)
pass

# client.disconnect()

MQTT 5

import paho.mqtt.client
import sys
import time
import random
import string
import json
import signal
import os

def on_connect(client, userdata, flags, rc, properties=None):
print('\n{} Connected'.format(client._client_id.decode()))

def on_message(client, userdata, message, properties=None):
print('\n{} RCVD Topic:{}, Message:{}, QoS:{} PktId:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), message.topic, message.payload.decode(), message.qos, message.mid))

def on_publish(client, userdata, mid, properties=None):
print('\n{} SENT PktID:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), mid))

def on_subscribe(client, userdata, mid, qos, properties=None):
print('\n{} SUBSCRIBED with QoS:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), qos))

def on_unsubscribe(client, userdata, mid, properties=None):
print('\n{} UNSUBSCRIBED'.format(client._client_id.decode()))

def on_disconnect(client, userdata, rc, properties=None):
print('\n{} DISCONNECTED with rc:{}'.format(client._client_id.decode(), rc))
client.loop_stop()

random_chars = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits, k=10))
client_id = 'crystalmq_' + random_chars

client = paho.mqtt.client.Client(client_id, protocol=paho.mqtt.client.MQTTv5)

client.on_connect = on_connect
client.on_message = on_message
client.on_publish = on_publish
client.on_subscribe = on_subscribe
client.on_unsubscribe = on_unsubscribe
client.on_disconnect = on_disconnect

# Optional: Set authentication and other options
# client.username_pw_set("some username", "some password")
# client.will_set("willtopic", payload="Good bye CrystalMQ", qos=0, retain=False)
client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883, keepalive=40)

# Optional: Set MQTTv5 properties for connection
# connect_properties = paho.mqtt.properties.Properties(paho.mqtt.packettypes.PacketTypes.CONNECT)
# connect_properties.SessionExpiryInterval = 60
# connect_properties.MaximumPacketSize = 256
# connect_properties.TopicAliasMaximum = 10
# client.connect('public-mqtt-broker.bevywise.com', 1883, properties=connect_properties)

client.loop_start()
client.subscribe('testtopic', qos=0)
while True:
# Optional: Set MQTTv5 properties for publishing
# publish_properties = paho.mqtt.properties.Properties(paho.mqtt.packettypes.PacketTypes.PUBLISH)
# publish_properties.MessageExpiryInterval = 60
# client.publish("testtopic", "Hello CrysqlMQ!", qos=1, properties=publish_properties)

client.publish('testtopic', 'Hello CrystalMQ!', qos=0)
time.sleep(30)

# Clean up
client.disconnect()
client.loop_stop()
print("Program ended. MQTT client disconnected.")

Create Binary Bundle

Using pyinstaller

PyInstaller is a popular tool that can bundle Python applications into standalone executables for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Here’s how you can use pyinstaller to convert your Python script into an executable:

  • Install pyinstaller: If you haven't installed pyinstaller yet, you can install it using the following command:

    • pip install pyinstaller

  • Navigate to Your Script’s Directory: Open a terminal or command prompt and change the directory (cd) to where your Python script (your_script.py) is located.
  • Run pyinstaller: Run the pyinstaller with the following command:

    • pyinstaller --onefile your_script.py

  • --onefile: This option tells pyinstaller to package everything into a single executable file.
  • your_script.py: Replace this with the actual name of your Python script.
  • Wait for Packaging: PyInstaller will analyze your script and its dependencies, then package them into an executable file. This process may take a while depending on the complexity of your script and its dependencies.
  • Locate the Executable: Once pyinstaller completes, it will create a dist directory in your script’s directory. Inside dist, you’ll find the executable file with the same name as your script (your_script.exe on Windows, your_script on macOS/Linux).
  • Run the Executable: You can now run the generated executable directly. Double-clicking it (on Windows) or executing it from the terminal (on macOS/Linux) will run your Python script as an executable.

Hope you were able to completely build the MQTT Client using this Tutorial. Being an expert in python, choose a MQTT Broker with Python Plugins, so that you will able to build a complete IoT application end to end using the python.

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