PyGraph

Python Calltree Viewer

Python Calltree Viewer is a Visual Studio Code extension that visualizes static Python call trees for individual functions or methods directly from your code editor.

Local installation

From the project root directory:

  npm install
  npm run compile
  npx @vscode/vsce package

This generates a .vsix file, for example:

Run the following command to install locally:

  code --install-extension python-calltree-viewer-0.1.0.vsix`

Features

• Generates a static call tree for a selected Python function or method.
• Displays the tree structure in a dedicated sidebar view.

Usage

1. Open a Python file in VS Code.
2. Place the cursor inside a function or method definition.
3. Right-click and select "Show Python Call Tree" (second item in the context menu).
4. The call tree will appear in the Call Tree panel on the sidebar.

Commands

Use the shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + R

You can also right click the function to see the call tree directly:

Configuration

The extension will attempt to use the Python interpreter defined by your VSCode settings.

If you have a specific Python binary configured:

"python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/usr/bin/python3"