Black

The uncompromising Python code formatter

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Black is a deterministic Python code formatter that reformats entire files into a single consistent style with almost no configuration. It aims to end style debates in code review by making formatting automatic.

Key features

Deterministic, minimal-configuration formatting
Fast incremental formatting with caching
Jupyter notebook support
Editor and pre-commit integrations

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