Pyzo is an integrated development environment for Python that places particular emphasis on interactive programming and code introspection. It is well suited to scientific computing, exploratory data analysis and general-purpose Python development.
The environment combines a source-code editor with an interactive Python shell. Users can develop scripts while examining variables, evaluating expressions and experimenting with sections of code without restarting their entire workflow.
Pyzo is written in Python and uses the Qt toolkit for its graphical interface. Its relatively straightforward design makes it accessible to newcomers while providing useful facilities for experienced programmers.
A collection of configurable tools provides additional assistance with project navigation, documentation and examining the state of running Python sessions.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Python source-code editor with syntax highlighting, automatic indentation and code folding.
- Interactive Python shells support executing commands and inspecting the current execution environment.
- Execute complete scripts, selections or individually marked code sections.
- Code completion uses information from both source-code analysis and the active Python shell.
- Function calltips display signatures and assist with understanding Python APIs.
- Interactive Help tool displays documentation for objects and functions.
- Workspace tool lists variables and objects in the current Python session.
- Source Structure tool provides an overview of functions, classes, imports and code sections.
- File Browser helps navigate directories and manage project files.
- Supports multiple configurable Python interpreters and execution environments.
- Regular expression searching and replacement assist with editing larger files.
- Customisable keyboard shortcuts, editor preferences and visual themes.
- Extensible architecture allows additional tools to be integrated into the workspace.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: pyzo.org
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Developer: Almar Klein and contributors
License: BSD 2-Clause ‘Simplified’ License
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