Developed an automated image pull feature for the containers/podman-py repository, enabling the Podman Python client to retrieve missing container images during creation and preventing image-not-found errors at startup. This enhancement streamlined the container creation process by integrating image retrieval directly into the podman.domain.containers.run workflow, reducing user friction and minimizing support overhead. The work was implemented using Python, with a focus on API integration, container management, and robust unit testing to ensure reliability. All changes followed disciplined Git practices, including signed-off commits, reflecting a methodical approach to client development and seamless integration within the Podman ecosystem.