Built for 42 students. Format your Python code instantly to match flake8 standards used in the new curriculum.
Features
- One-click format with
Format Document or Shift + Alt + F
- Flake8-compliant formatting for the new 42 curriculum
Requirements
Installing autopep8 is required for this extension to work.
In your Python environment:
pip3 install autopep8
pip3 install --user autopep8 # If you don't have root privileges
You might see:
error: externally-managed-environment
In that case, install with:
pip3 install --break-system-packages autopep8
Or install it system-wide with Homebrew on macOS:
brew install autopep8 # System-wide install with Homebrew
Quick Start
Set this extension as the default formatter for Python:
{
"[python]": {
"editor.defaultFormatter": "danyarwx.42-python-format"
},
"editor.formatOnSave": true
}
Then format the current file with:
- macOS:
Shift+Option+F
- Windows/Linux:
Shift+Alt+F
You can also use Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P and run Format Document.
Settings
Path or command name for the formatter executable. Default: autopep8.
Arguments passed to the formatter. Default: ["-"].
Notes About Flake8 Compliance
autopep8 fixes many issues that flake8 reports when they are formatting-related, especially pycodestyle errors. It will not replace flake8 itself, and it will not automatically satisfy every non-formatting plugin rule.
For best results, keep your flake8 configuration in setup.cfg, tox.ini, .flake8, or pyproject.toml and run the formatter from the project workspace.
