PyTypeDisplayer

A PyCharm plugin that automatically displays the type of Python variables in the status bar as you move your cursor through your code.

Features

PyTypeDisplayer enhances your Python development experience by providing real-time type information without requiring explicit annotations. The plugin:

• Shows the inferred type of Python variables in the status bar as you navigate your code
• Works with both explicit type annotations and PyCharm's type inference system
• Updates automatically when you move your cursor to different variables
• Provides detailed type information for various Python data structures
• Integrates seamlessly with the PyCharm interface

Example

When working with Python code like:

name = "John"
age = 30
users = ["Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"]
coordinates = (10.5, 20.3)
person = {"name": "Sarah", "age": 25}

As you move your cursor over each variable, the status bar will automatically display:

name: str 
age: int 
users: list 
coordinates: 
tuple person: dict

Usage

After installation:

• The plugin automatically activates for Python files.
• Move your cursor over any variable in your Python code.
• Look at the status bar at the bottom of the IDE to see the variable's type.
• The type information updates in real-time as you navigate through your code.

To enable or disable the status bar widget:

1. Right-click on the status bar.
2. Check or uncheck "Python Type Information" in the menu.

Building from Source

Prerequisites

• IntelliJ IDEA or PyCharm
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 17 or newer
• Gradle 7.5 or newer

Build Steps

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/aircode610/PyTypeDisplayer.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd PyTypeDisplayer

3. Build the plugin:

   ./gradlew buildPlugin

4. The plugin will be generated in the build/distributions directory.

5. Run the plugin:

   • You can either run it using Gradle:

     ./gradlew runIde

   • Or install it in PyCharm manually:
     1. Open PyCharm.
     2. Go to Settings/Preferences → Plugins.
     3. Click the gear icon ⚙ and select "Install Plugin from Disk...".
     4. Select the built .zip file from build/distributions/.
     5. Click OK → Apply → Restart PyCharm.