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https://github.com/aaronc81/ipython-auto-import
:inbox_tray: Automatically import a Python library in IPython when you forget to import it
https://github.com/aaronc81/ipython-auto-import
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:inbox_tray: Automatically import a Python library in IPython when you forget to import it
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/aaronc81/ipython-auto-import
- Owner: AaronC81
- License: mit
- Created: 2016-03-22T16:49:02.000Z (almost 9 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2016-07-30T17:10:34.000Z (over 8 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-12T11:21:25.489Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: ipython, python, python3
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 20.5 KB
- Stars: 55
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 3
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# ipython-auto-import
How many times have you quickly wanted to test something, only to do this?
```
In [1]: df = pandas.read_clipboard()
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
NameError Traceback (most recent call last)
in ()
----> 1 df = pandas.read_clipboard()
NameError: name 'pandas' is not defined
In [2]: import pandas # *sigh*
In [3]: df = pandas.read_clipboard()
```
Inspired by [this SO question](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/36112275/make-ipython-import-what-i-mean/36116171#36116171), you'll never need to import a module again in IPython!
```
In [1]: pandas.read_clipboard()
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
NameError Traceback (most recent call last)
in ()
----> 1 pandas.read_clipboard()
NameError: name 'pandas' is not defined
AutoImport: Imported referenced module "pandas", will retry
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Out[1]:
First,Last
0 Foo,Bar
1 John,Appleseed
```
The first time you reference a module, it imports it auto-magically! Don't have the module installed? You can `pip install` it right from IPython.
## Installation
**NOTE**: It's recommended that you install `colorama` for best results: `pip install colorama`
### Easy way
Clone the repo and run `install.py`.
### Hard way
Add `import_wrapper.py` to `~/.ipython/extensions`, then call `%load_ext import_wrapper` either at the IPython prompt, or add
```
c.InteractiveShellApp.exec_lines.append("%load_ext import_wrapper")
```
at the end of `~/.ipython/profile_default/ipython_config.py`.