repl-friendly-import-patching

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that Python scripts can correctly import modules from parent or grandparent directories, even when run in interactive environments like PyCharm, IPython, or Jupyter notebooks where the __file__ variable might not be defined.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Dynamic sys.path modification: Automatically adds project root directories to Python's import path.
• REPL compatibility: Gracefully handles environments where __file__ is undefined, preventing import errors.
• Use Case: You're developing a Python project with a structure like project_root/src/utils.py and project_root/scripts/my_script.py. This Skill allows my_script.py to import utils without manual path manipulation, whether run directly or in a Jupyter notebook.

Quick Start

Apply this Python code snippet at the beginning of your script to ensure imports from parent directories work correctly in any environment.