pyditor 0.1.3

A minimalist Python runner for coding interviews

pyditor

A minimalist Python runner

Pyditor is a lightweight, standalone Python code editor and runner built with Tkinter. It provides a simple interface for writing and executing Python code with syntax highlighting and real-time output display. Perfect for coding interviews, quick prototyping, and learning Python.

Features

• Clean UI: Minimalist interface with syntax highlighting for Python code
• Instant Execution: Run Python code with a single click
• Real-time Output: Displays stdout, stderr, and execution status
• Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded keywords, strings, comments, numbers, and built-in functions
• Multi-monitor Support: Automatically centers window on the active monitor (Linux/xrandr)
• File Operations: Save code snippets for later use
• Timeout Protection: Automatic timeout after 5 seconds to prevent infinite loops

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or higher

• Tkinter (usually included with Python)

• Note: While Tkinter is part of Python's standard library, many Linux distributions separate GUI components like Tkinter into their own packages. Run this if Tkiniter is missing:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-tk

Setup

pip install pyditor

Run

Run pyditor in termianl (MacOS and Linux) or in powershell (Windows).

Keyboard Shortcuts

The application uses standard Tkinter text widget shortcuts:

• Ctrl+A: Select all
• Ctrl+C: Copy
• Ctrl+V: Paste
• Ctrl+X: Cut
• Ctrl+Z: Undo

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details

Use Cases

• Coding interviews and technical assessments
• Quick Python prototyping and testing
• Learning Python syntax and features
• Code snippet testing without IDE overhead
• Teaching Python programming basics

Contributing

This is a minimalist tool by design. If you find bugs or have suggestions, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.