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description: Connect Python Workers to PostgreSQL and MySQL with Hyperdrive's connection pooling and query caching.
title: Hyperdrive support for Python Workers
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September 16, 2026

## Hyperdrive support for Python Workers

[Workers](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/) [Hyperdrive](https://developers.cloudflare.com/hyperdrive/)

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[Python Workers](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/languages/python/) can now connect to PostgreSQL and MySQL through Hyperdrive.

For setup, code examples, and limitations, refer to [Use Hyperdrive from Python Workers](https://developers.cloudflare.com/hyperdrive/examples/python-workers/).

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