No readline support while using pdb.set_trace()

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I have an application running Python 2.6.X. Starting the Python interpreter in interactive mode (with or without using virtualenv): readline support working (command history). Starting my application with the same Python interpreter (virtualenv-ed or not): no readline support available when using pdb.set_trace(): cursor keys not working. Operating system is Linux.

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered May 14 '12 at 05:53

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Check this recipe to enable readline support in pdb

http://code.activestate.com/recipes/498182-sane-tab-completion-in-pdb/

answered May 14 '12 at 05:53

Imran

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score -1 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 09 '15 at 08:09

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I had a similar issue and for me the solution was to use the set trace command that comes with django instead of the pdb package.

answered Apr 09 '15 at 08:09

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No readline support while using pdb.set_trace()

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