Python Prompt Toolkit is a library for building powerful interactive command line applications in Python.
It can be a very advanced pure Python replacement for GNU readline, but it can also be used for building full screen applications.
Python Prompt Toolkit is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Syntax highlighting of the input while typing. (For instance, with a Pygments lexer).
- Multi-line input editing.
- Advanced code completion.
- Selecting text for copy/paste. (Both Emacs and Vi style.)
- Mouse support for cursor positioning and scrolling.
- Auto suggestions. (Like fish shell.)
- No global state.
- Like readline:
- Both Emacs and Vi key bindings.
- Reverse and forward incremental search.
- Works well with Unicode double width characters. (Chinese input).
- Lightweight, the only dependencies are Pygments and wcwidth.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, OpenBSD, OS X, and Windows.
Website: python-prompt-toolkit.readthedocs.io
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Jonathan Slenders
License: BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License
Python Prompt Toolkit is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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