possibilities of using the NVDA python console.

[Rms Danaraj]

Hi friends,
subject: possibilities of using the NVDA python console.
good morning.
1. we know that NVDA has a python console.
All Add on developers use that.
2. If I want to know how to use it in a effective way like a normal
python installation installing new packages , running some python
codes ...

3. I use NVDA 2025.3 as well as 64 bit latest version.

4.This question is only about using the available NVDA python console.
I use the python with necessary set up.
Ofcourse I played with NVDA python console commands like a python shell.

5. It is just a question of curiosity.
How can a NVDA user run some python code with NVDA python console?
Assume that the user does not have any other python setup.

Thank you!!!
Robert

[Sean Budd]

Hi Robert,

It's not possible to install new packages to the NVDA Python console directly.

It is possible to download these packages and manually package them into an add-on, or put them in your scratchpad.

The NVDA Python console is designed for NVDA scripting primarily, not general python scripting.

As such, it only exposes code NVDA (or installed add-ons) uses to the console.

[Rms Danaraj]

Hi shan,
Thank you .As I am developing a package in python , I want to make
like a add on or explore other possibilities. Now you made it clear
that, I have to choose the add on development. If possible can you
cite a blueprint for add on module so that I can pack my code?.
Thank you
Robert

[joseph....@gmail.com]

Hi,
Tell us more about exactly what you want the package to do. If this a general Python package, then NVDA add-on development may not be a useful option. If this is an NVDA add-on package, then there is a dedicated forum where you can ask questions.
An important note about NVDA Python Console: as Sean implied, NVDA Python Console is not your general Python command-line interface. You cannot install Python packages, you won't have access to all of Python's standard library, and the interface is different.
Cheers,
Joseph

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[NVDA Screen Reader Discussion]

Hi Robert,

I wouldn't recommend developing a package in python using NVDA.
NVDA is not a python IDE. Unless you are building an NVDA add-on, i.e. code which is intended to work with NVDA, I would recommend using a regular python environment.
What are you trying to build? If it's unrelated to NVDA you might be better off discussing this in python development lists.

Regards,
Sean