Import some python3 modules in Python2

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Is there a way to import Python 3 modules into Python 2 scripts? I want to use some Python 3 modules in a Django application and haven't seen anything on the Internet. Any clues?

Andrew Gorcester · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-21 17:17:03Z

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I don't think it's really possible, no. The same instance of the interpreter has to handle every module imported in a given app, so there's no obvious way to mix and match interpreters. If you need to accomplish a discrete task with a Python 3 module, you could try making a command-line script to accomplish your task and then calling that script as a subprocess from your Python 2 app, but that would be awkward to say the least.

Note that I don't think there are really a whole lot of Python 3-only modules -- most modules at this point either support both versions, or only Python 2.

answered May 21, 2012 at 17:17

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J Agustin Barrachina Over a year ago

I got here for the opposite question (using a Python2 code on Python3). It is not possible then I assume for the same reason.

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