# @smithy/core [![NPM version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@smithy/core/latest.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@smithy/core) [![NPM downloads](https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/@smithy/core.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@smithy/core) > An internal package. You probably shouldn't use this package, at least directly. ## Usage This package provides common or core functionality for generic Smithy clients. You do not need to explicitly install this package, since it will be installed during code generation if used.