Is there a Python module that allows me to create a command line interface like CMD?

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I want to create a SQL like language using Python. I want it to look like CMD but always open a proper dedicated tab instead of opening Command prompt to take in the commands. Any recommendations for modules that let you create a command line?

I could use Tkinter and take input from user and process it but I'm curious if there's a better way of doing this.

What about python `input()`? https://www.hackerearth.com/practice/python/getting-started/input-and-output/tutorial/ — IODEV, Apr 22 '21 at 15:45
Asking for library recommendations is off-topic for StackOverflow. — Bryan Oakley, Apr 22 '21 at 15:51
no I meant like a new tab, not the IDE run tab. thanks anyways — webmetic, Apr 22 '21 at 15:52
You want to emulate CMD??? *"Surely there must be some mishtake?"* - Sean Connery. — Mark Setchell, Apr 22 '21 at 18:38

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 22 '21 at 23:13

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If I understood correctly, if you desire a "shell like" UI experience you can try something more like a TUI (Text User Interface), I recommend :

prompt-toolkit: https://github.com/prompt-toolkit/python-prompt-toolkit

npyscreen: https://github.com/npcole/npyscreen

Also take a look at this answer: Input in a Python text-based GUI (TUI)

answered Apr 22 '21 at 23:13

dejanualex

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Yes, thanks a lot! That's exactly what I needed. – webmetic Apr 24 '21 at 10:27

Iloveprogramming · Answer 2 · 2021-04-26T12:38:17.447

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use start (your file's name) in window cmd when you have the directory contains your file set as directory, so the whole thing would be like:
cd C:/username/my folder/subfolder/folder containing your python file
don't forget next line here,
start filename.py
end result should be what you want. and you don't need a module, input() is going to cut it.

edited Apr 26 '21 at 12:38

answered Apr 22 '21 at 18:11

Iloveprogramming

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Is there a Python module that allows me to create a command line interface like CMD?

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