How do I add python libraries to an AWS lambda function for Alexa?

Question

I was following the tutorial to create an Alexa app using Python:

Python Alexa Tutorial

I was able to successfully follow all the steps and get the app to w

Answer 1

A lot of python libraries can be imported via Layers here: https://github.com/keithrozario/Klayers, or your can use a framework like serverless that has plugins to package packages directly into your artifact.

Answer 2

I too struggled for a while with this. The after deep diving into aws resources I got to know the lambda function on aws runs locally on a a linux. And it's very important to have the the python package version which matches with the linux version.

You may find more information on this on : https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/faqs/

Follow the steps to download the version. 1. Find the .whl image of the package from pypi and download it on you local. 2. Zip the packages and add them as layers in aws lambda 3. Add the layer to the lambda function.

Note: Please make sure that version you're trying to install python package matches the linux os on which the aws lambda performs computes tasks.

References : https://pypi.org/project/Pandas3/#files