🐍 Python Lint Fixer

A comprehensive Python linting and formatting extension for Visual Studio Code that enforces consistent code style and automatically fixes common issues.

✨ Features

🎯 Smart Import Organization

System → External → Project import grouping
Automatic sorting and deduplication
Proper spacing between import groups
Multi-line import support with parentheses

🔧 Code Formatting

Quote standardization (double to single quotes)
Line length management (85 characters with smart wrapping)
Function/class formatting with proper indentation
Spacing rules (2 lines before classes, 1 line before methods)

🚀 Real-time Linting

Green highlighting for issues in the editor
Hover messages with detailed explanations
Problems panel integration
Auto-fix on save (configurable)

🎨 User Experience

Status bar button for quick access
Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+Q)
Context menu integration
Progress indicators during formatting

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

Download the VSIX file from releases

Install in VS Code:

code --install-extension python-lint-fixer-0.1.0.vsix

Reload VS Code and open a Python file
Click the lightbulb button in the status bar or press Ctrl+Shift+Q

Usage

Before:

import random,math
def generate_values():
    for i in range(0,10):print(i*random.random())
class Dummy:pass

After:

import math
import random


def generate_values():
    for i in range(0, 10):
        print(i * random.random())


class Dummy:
    pass

🎯 Error Codes

Code	Description	Auto-fixable
PLF001	Line exceeds maximum length	✅
PLF002	Use single quotes instead of double quotes	✅
PLF003	Multiple imports should be on separate lines	✅
PLF004	Classes should be preceded by 2 blank lines	✅
PLF005	Methods should be preceded by 1 blank line	✅
PLF006	File should end with a blank line	✅
PLF007	Import groups should be separated by at least 1 blank line	✅

🔧 Commands

python-lint-fixer.fixFile - Fix current Python file
python-lint-fixer.fixWorkspace - Fix all Python files in workspace

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+Shift+Q - Fix current Python file (when Python file is active)

🎨 Import Organization Rules

System Imports

import os
import sys
from datetime import datetime

External Libraries

import django
import requests
from flask import Flask

Project Imports (grouped by app)

from users.models import User
from users.views import UserView

from project.models import Project
from project.handlers import ProjectHandler

🛠️ Development

Prerequisites

Node.js (v14 or higher)
npm
VS Code

Building from Source

Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd python-lint-fixer

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Compile the extension:
```
npm run compile
```
Package the extension:
```
npx vsce package
```

Install the extension:

code --install-extension python-lint-fixer-0.1.0.vsix

Project Structure

python-lint-fixer/
├── src/
│   ├── extension.ts          # Main extension entry point
│   ├── pythonLinter.ts       # Linting logic and diagnostics
│   └── pythonFormatter.ts    # Auto-fixing functionality
├── test/                     # Test files
├── logo.svg                  # Extension logo
├── package.json              # Extension manifest
├── README.md                 # This file
└── LICENSE                   # MIT License

🤝 Contributing

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
Open a Pull Request

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with VS Code Extension API
Inspired by Python community coding standards
Follows PEP 8 guidelines

📞 Support

Issues: GitHub Issues
Documentation: Wiki

Made with ❤️ by Pratik Mandge