Python Local FAQs

Question 1

What is Python Local?

Accepted Answer

Python Local is an MCP server that provides an interactive Python REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop) environment. It allows you to run Python code locally and interact with it in real-time.

Question 2

What are the key features of Python Local?

Accepted Answer

Key features include an interactive Python REPL, persistent sessions with separate state, access to session history via a custom URI, and the ability to capture stdout/stderr output. It also supports both expressions and statements.

Question 3

How do I use the persistent sessions feature?

Accepted Answer

Python Local maintains separate state for each session using a unique `session_id`. This allows you to run code in different contexts without affecting each other.

Question 4

Where can I find more information about debugging Python Local?

Accepted Answer

For debugging, the MCP Inspector is highly recommended. You can launch it via `npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv --directory /path/to/python_local run python-local`.

Question 5

How can I access the history of a Python Local session?

Accepted Answer

You can access the session history using a custom `repl://` URI scheme. Each session's history is available as a text/plain resource, showing the input code and output for each execution.

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