sorcery

0.2.2 verified Sat May 09 auth: no python abandoned

A library of dark magic delights for Python, providing a set of utility decorators and context managers for cleaner code. Currently at version 0.2.2 (though effectively abandoned since 2020). No release cadence; last release May 2019.

pip install sorcery

Common errors

error ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'sorcery' ↓

cause Not installed.

fix

pip install sorcery

error AttributeError: module 'sorcery' has no attribute 'call_from' ↓

cause Importing from wrong location or version conflict.

fix

Use: from sorcery import call_from

error TypeError: call_from() missing 1 required positional argument: 'calling_frame' ↓

cause The function signature changed in older versions.

fix

Use version 0.2.2 and ensure correct usage: call_from() without arguments.

Warnings

abandoned Repository archived and no updates since 2020. Not compatible with Python 3.11+ due to reliance on removed inspect features. ↓

fix Consider alternatives like 'magicattr' or implement own utilities.

breaking The library modifies frame introspection and may break in newer Python versions (especially 3.11+). ↓

fix Avoid using in production; test thoroughly.

deprecated No official deprecation, but effectively unmaintained. ↓

fix Pin version if you must use, but prefer migration.

Imports

call_from

wrong

from sorcery.core import call_from

correct

from sorcery import call_from

private module

delegate_to_instance

from sorcery import delegate_to_instance

spell
```
from sorcery import spell
```

Quickstart

Basic usage of call_from and spell decorator.

from sorcery import call_from, spell, delegate_to_instance

class Foo:
    def __init__(self):
        self.x = 10

    @spell
    def bar(self):
        return call_from()  # returns (self, 'bar')

foo = Foo()
assert foo.bar() == (foo, 'bar')

print('Quickstart works')