Collins-Omariba/Daraja-API-Test

daraja-api using flask

Daraja API Test Project

This project demonstrates the usage of Safaricom's Daraja API for various mobile money operations using Flask in Python.

Setup

1. Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the project root.
   • Add the following variables obtained from Safaricom developer website:

     CONSUMER_KEY=<your_consumer_key>
     CONSUMER_SECRET=<your_consumer_secret>
     BASE_URL=<your_ngrok_url>
     PHONE_NUMBER=<your_phone_number>
     

2. Dependencies:

   • Ensure Python 3.x is installed.
   • Install dependencies listed in requirements.txt using:

     pip install -r requirements.txt
     

3. Run the Application:

   • Start the Flask application:

     flask run --host=0.0.0.0 --port=5000
     

Notes

• Replace placeholders in environment variables (CONSUMER_KEY, CONSUMER_SECRET, BASE_URL, PHONE_NUMBER) with actual values obtained from Safaricom developer portal.
• Ensure Ngrok is used to expose a public URL for BASE_URL during testing.