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7 categories / 14 documentation pages.

Getting Started
Getting Started
Setup, status, opening files, projects, interpreters, and running. Installation
Legacy installer, interpreter requirements, optional tools, and v2.0 status. Create a new file
Start with an untitled editor tab and save it as a .py file. Open files
Open existing Python files and save changes. Project folder
Use a folder as the active project. Interpreter
Choose the Python executable used for runs. Running
Run scripts internally and inspect output.
Editor
Editor Guide
Tabs, saving, line numbers, syntax, completion, and sessions. Tabs
Work with multiple files and unsaved indicators. Line numbers
Use the gutter to follow errors and locations. Find and replace
Search, replace, and move between matches. Autocomplete
Use built-in and optional Jedi-enhanced completion. Syntax checking
Catch Python syntax problems. Autosave
Understand autosave boundaries. Keyboard Shortcuts
File, edit, run, and tool shortcuts.
Projects
Project Manager
Open and manage active project folders. Opening projects
Open a folder as the active project. Creating items
Create files and folders. Rename and delete
Change filesystem items carefully. File Explorer
Open project locations in Windows. Project search
Search active project text. Active project
Understand the current project boundary.
Running Code
Running Scripts
Internal and external script execution. Internal run
Run with F5 inside pyIDE. Output
Read stdout, stderr, and errors. stdin
Handle scripts that request input. Stop
Stop scripts with Shift+F5 where supported. External console
Run with Ctrl+F5. Terminals
Use Command Prompt, PowerShell, PowerShell 7, Windows Terminal, or custom terminals.
Tools
Interpreter Manager
Choose and manage Python interpreters. Compiler Guide
Use the PyInstaller helper window. Settings Guide
Configure theme, autosave, recent files, consoles, interpreters, and sessions. Keyboard Shortcuts
Reference commands by key.
AI Desktop Assistant
AI Assistant Guide
Experimental assistant overview and roadmap. AI Permissions
Permission controls and active-project boundaries. Allow pyIDE Control
User opt-in before tools run. Active project boundary
Scope tools to the project root. Tool table
Working and planned tool capabilities. Models
Local-model direction and current development testing. Roadmap
Edit previews, controlled edits, logs, batches, and Undo.
Support
Troubleshooting
Categorized support panels. FAQ
Frequently asked questions. Legacy Guide
Original Python and PySide6 version notes. Development
C++ recode status.