python-printr

What it is and what it does

python-printr is a small utility library that wraps Python's print function to add formatting and logging capabilities. It provides a `print()` function that automatically indents and formats nested dictionaries and lists for readability, a `same_line()` function that overwrites the previous line (useful for progress indicators), and a `logger()` class that writes messages to both the terminal and a specified log file. The package has no external runtime dependencies, making it lightweight to install, though the build artifact shows high install friction that may indicate a packaging or build-time issue.

The library is designed for developers who want cleaner, more readable output in scripts and applications without the overhead of a full logging framework. It is actively maintained, with the latest release on 2026-04-15. The license status is unclear, which is a consideration for production use.

Use it for:

• Pretty-print complex nested JSON or dictionary structures during debugging or data inspection.
• Log application messages to both console and file simultaneously without configuring Python's logging module.
• Display progress updates on the same terminal line with timestamps, overwriting previous output.
• Format and beautify output in CLI tools or scripts where readability matters but full logging infrastructure is overkill.

Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying

Provides enhanced print functions that format and beautify terminal output, including pretty-printing nested data structures and logging messages to both console and file.

Yes, with conditions. The package solves a real problem—making terminal output more readable—and has no external dependencies, so it's low-risk to try. However, the unclear license status requires verification before use in commercial or restricted-distribution projects, and the high install friction warrants checking whether it resolves cleanly in your environment. Minimal repository engagement suggests limited ecosystem integration or third-party support.

Install

python-printr on PyPI

pip install python-printr

uv add python-printr

poetry add python-printr

Installing python-printr

Before you install

High install friction reported; package has no runtime dependencies but shows friction signals in the build artifact. Active maintenance as of 2026-04-15 with recent commits, though repository has minimal engagement (1 star).

License in practice

License status is unclear—no SPDX identifier or raw license text is available. Users should verify licensing terms before adopting in commercial or restricted-distribution contexts.

Quickstart

pip install python-printr

from printr import logger, print, same_line

logger_instance = logger(filename='test.log')
log = logger_instance.log
log('Here')  # Prints to terminal and saves to test.log

print({'key': 'value'})  # Pretty-prints nested structures
same_line('message', current_time=True)  # Prints with timestamp

Verify before relying

• Python version compatibility and minimum required version are unspecified.
• Whether 'high' install friction stems from a compiled dependency, network issue, or packaging problem.
• Full feature set and API surface beyond the documented examples in the description excerpt.
• Community adoption level and ecosystem integration beyond the repository star count.

Package facts

Evidence: python_printr-2026.4.15.tar.gz

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