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Run Python scripts with AI-powered error explanations

Reason this release was yanked:

Bugfix release 1.0.2 supersedes this version — OpenAI calls used max_tokens instead of max_completion_tokens, causing failures with GPT-5.x models.

Project description

pyfixer

License PyPI Python

A drop-in replacement for python that runs your scripts normally — but when an error occurs, uses AI to explain what went wrong and suggest a fix, right in your terminal.

Supports Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and OpenAI. The provider is detected automatically from your API key.


Key Features

  • AI Error Explanations: Get plain-English explanations of tracebacks powered by Claude, Gemini, or OpenAI.
  • VS Code Diff View: See suggested fixes as a side-by-side diff before applying anything.
  • One-Click Apply: Accept or discard fixes interactively — originals are backed up automatically.
  • Multi-Provider: Works with Anthropic (sk-ant-...), Google Gemini (AIza...), and OpenAI (sk-...) keys.
  • No lock-in: Use --no-explain to skip AI entirely and behave like plain python.

Installation

pip install py-fixer

Quick Start

1. Store your API key

pyfixer login

Paste your API key when prompted — you'll also choose a model. Credentials are saved to ~/.config/pyfixer/config.json (mode 600).

2. Run a script

pyfixer run script.py

When an error occurs, pyfixer:

  1. Prints the full traceback
  2. Explains the error in plain English
  3. Opens a VS Code diff showing the suggested fix
  4. Asks whether to apply it — original is backed up to .pyfixer-backup/
pyfixer run script.py arg1 arg2     # forward args to your script
pyfixer run script.py --no-explain  # traceback only, no AI

Commands

Command Description
pyfixer login Save your API key and choose a model
pyfixer logout Remove your stored API key and model
pyfixer run <script> Run a script with AI error explanations
pyfixer set-model Switch models without re-entering your key
pyfixer install-extension Install the VS Code extension for inline fixes

Requirements

  • Python 3.10+
  • An Anthropic, Google Gemini, or OpenAI API key
  • VS Code (optional, for diff view)

Contributing

Bug reports and pull requests are welcome! Please open an issue at github.com/ayushisahu222/py-fixer/issues.


License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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