How can I convert List-alike stiring to an actual list?

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How do I convert string that looks like this:

['Point Target', 'Channeled']

To an actual List of elements (in this example, Point Target and Channeled)?

If you have the choice, produce a standard interchange format like JSON instead of dumping raw Python literals. — chepner, Apr 22 '19 at 15:00
I'd suggest you investigate how you end up with a string that looks like a list first — rafaelc, Apr 22 '19 at 15:01

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 22 '19 at 14:58

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You could use eval("['Point Target', 'Channeled']").

But be careful if you get the list from an untrusted source as eval will evaluate everything that it gets. So don't use it e.g on unfiltered input from a webinterface.

answered Apr 22 '19 at 14:58

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Use `ast.literal_eval` instead of `eval`. – chepner Apr 22 '19 at 15:00

How can I convert List-alike stiring to an actual list?

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