bracket matching in ipython

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Is there an option to automatically close brackets,quotes, parentheses etc in IPython?

I hoped there was a feature similar to that in the gedit plugin.

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 30 '13 at 11:05

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if codemirror support it then it is probably possible by monkey-patch. Configurability is on it's way but long way to go. Patches welcomed.

answered Mar 30 '13 at 11:05

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Thanks @Matt. I can wait until it makes it into a stable version. – John Mar 30 '13 at 13:10

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

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It is possible to get apps (including IPython) that use readline to automatically add a closing parenthesis when an open parenthesis is typed by tweaking your ~/.inputrc, as suggested here, e.g. by adding: "(": "\C-v()\e[D"

Note that according to the creator of IPython automatic bracket matching can't be done in a plain readline-based application (i.e in a normal IPython terminal session). Though it's already part of the standard functionality of IPython's qtconsole (Although as commented below auto-closing of brackets is not currently possible).

edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

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answered Apr 26 '13 at 16:03

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in qtconsole it doesn't work either typing f( doesn't auto add the closing bracket and move the cursor inb etween the brackets. Same thing with quotes. it doesn't autoclose and move the cursor. – MySchizoBuddy Jul 04 '13 at 13:56

bracket matching in ipython

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