zenity-py 1.0.5

A Python library for the CLI tool zenity.

zenity-py - Zenity for Python

Exactly what it says it is.

How to install

Just type python3 -m pip install zenity-py and it should install just fine.

BUT, you need to also check if Zenity is installed. Type in the Command Prompt/Terminal: zenity. If this is the output you get:

You must specify a dialog type. See 'zenity --help' for details

then you're good to go and you can get to using zenity-py.

If it says something like zsh: command not found: zenity or 'zenity' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file., then you don't have it installed.

How to install Zenity - Linux/Mac

On Linux, use your system's package manager or Homebrew to install it. Example: sudo apt install zenity

On Mac, use Homebrew to install it. Example: brew install zenity

How to install Zenity - Windows

Install MinGW then search for Zenity in it. I don't use Windows anymore and I never really used MinGW for any other stuff other then make, so that's all i'm saying.

How to use

In a python file, type

from zenity import Zenity

# Zenity syntax - title, body, type, options[]
# the ! in !timeout means it is an option, not a value
z = Zenity("Title", "Body", "info", ["!timeout", 5])

This should create a new Zenity instance. Of course, this is an example, so you can change anything. After that, add

z.Open()

This should start up Zenity with the parameters you specified. If a zenity window doesn't appear, something went wrong. You can always print() the z variable, as the Zenity class returns both the status code and output.

If you want to know what arguments you can use, go over to the Zenity Manual. Do not add an option like !calendar or !password onto the options. Just change the type to "calendar" or "password".