[Python-Dev] import file extensions (original) (raw)

"Martin v. Löwis" martin at v.loewis.de
Fri Sep 14 23:19:49 CEST 2007

so i'm wondering, is there a quick way to just add another extension to import mechanism? or do i have to write a fully fledged import hook?

[this question is off-topic for python-dev]

If recompiling Python is an option, the quick way is to edit the interpreter, and add that extension.

If that is not an option, but it is an option to put all .pyy files in a single directory, the quick way is to add an entry to sys.path_hooks.

If that is also not an option, the quick way is to add an entry to sys.meta_path.

The best way would be to not use import, but provide a separate function (e.g. calling it "require").

Regards, Martin