posthog_python_client_init_and_event_capture.py

1from posthog import Posthog
2
3# Initialize PostHog
4# Replace <ph_project_api_key> and <ph_instance_address> with your actual project values
5posthog = Posthog(
6    project_api_key='<ph_project_api_key>', 
7    host='<ph_instance_address>'
8)
9
10# Capture an event
11posthog.capture(
12    'distinct_id_of_the_user', 
13    'user_signed_up', 
14    {
15        'plan': 'pro',
16        'is_admin': True
17    }
18)
19
20# Flush to ensure all events are sent before the script exits
21posthog.flush()