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Instant Python

Fast, easy and reliable project generator for your Python projects.
Instant Python replaces extensive manual setup with a simple command to get started quickly. Its motivation is to emulate commands like `ng new` or `create-react-app`, but for Python projects.
Why use Instant Python? Generating your Python project with Instant Python lets you:
  • ⏱️ Slash folder & config setup time to seconds
  • 🐍 Instantly install & switch between any Python version
  • 🔧 Effortlessly configure your favorite project manager
  • 📁 Kickstart with ready-made or fully custom project structures
  • 🔄 Initialize a Git repo in just a few clicks
  • 📦 Auto-install all your go-to dependencies
  • 🚀 Ship with production-ready boilerplates out of the box

Quick Start

Once installed, generating a project takes two commands:

ipy config   # answer a few questions through an interactive wizard to create your ipy.yml configuration file
ipy init     # generate the project from that configuration file
  • ipy config asks you about your project (name, Python version, project manager, template, dependencies, and more) and writes an ipy.yml configuration file in the current directory.
  • ipy init reads that ipy.yml file and generates your new project.

See the First Steps guide for a full walkthrough.

This section provides a high-level overview of the instant-python documentation so can quickly find what you need.

For Users

For Developers

  • Contributing: learn how to contribute to instant-python development.
  • Releases: understand our release process and versioning.
  • Security: understand our security policies and reporting procedures.

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