Advanced Usage and Customization

If you are in this section is because you want to learn more about all the configuration options available in instant-python and how to create custom projects using the tool.

If you have followed our Getting Started section you already know the basics of how to use instant-python and its commands:

1. The first command will always be ipy config. This will create or update the configuration file that instant-python uses to generate projects through an interactive wizard.
2. Then you can create your project using the ipy init command, which reads the configuration file and generates the project accordingly. What you may not know yet are the different options you can use with this command to customize its behavior:
   • --config or -c to specify a custom configuration file path.
   • --templates or -t to specify a path where you have your custom templates. This parameter will be covered in more detail in the Customizing Projects section.

Quick Navigation

Use the buttons below to jump directly to the section you need:

Section	Description
📋 Config Command	Learn how to configure your project
⚡ Init Command	Understand the project initialization process
🎨 Default Features	Explore built-in project templates and implementations
🛠️ Custom Projects	Create your own custom project templates

What you will find in this section

1. Config Command: We will review how to use the config command and explain how the configuration file is structured and all the available options you can set.
2. Default Features: A detailed explanation of all the built-in features that instant-python provides to include in your projects.
3. Init Command: A deep dive into the init command
4. Customizing Projects: A complete guide on how to create your own custom project templates and use them with instant-python.