Python Forge

A comprehensive Python development toolkit for VS Code that streamlines package management, virtual environment handling, and development workflows.

Features

1. Package Management

   • Install requirements from requirements.txt
   • Update individual packages
   • Uninstall packages with confirmation
   • List outdated packages

2. Virtual Environment

   • Create new virtual environments
   • Automatic virtual environment detection
   • Easy activation/deactivation

3. Dependency Management

   • Freeze current dependencies
   • Generate requirements.txt
   • View detailed package information

4. Development Tools

   • Run pytest test suites
   • Lint Python files with pylint
   • Format code with black

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.80.0 or higher
• Python 3.7 or higher
• pip package manager

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• python-forge.pythonPath: Path to Python interpreter
• python-forge.venvPath: Default path for new virtual environments
• python-forge.lintOnSave: Enable/disable automatic linting on save
• python-forge.formatOnSave: Enable/disable automatic formatting on save

Commands

All commands are accessible through the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P):

• Python Forge: Install Requirements
• Python Forge: Create Virtual Environment
• Python Forge: Update Package
• Python Forge: Uninstall Package
• Python Forge: List Outdated Packages
• Python Forge: Freeze Requirements
• Python Forge: Show Package Info
• Python Forge: Run Tests
• Python Forge: Lint Python Files
• Python Forge: Format Python Code

Known Issues

• Virtual environment creation may require elevated permissions on some systems
• Test discovery might be slower on large projects

Release Notes

1.0.0

Initial release of Python Forge with core features:

• Complete package management suite
• Virtual environment handling
• Code quality tools integration

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.