Import multiple files from a folder in Python

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I have a folder in my Application directory called Commands.folder. What I want to do is import all the modules in that folder, regardless of the name, into the python file that imports. How can I do this?

Wang Dingwei · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-20 04:04:47Z

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from Commands import *

You should create an empty file named "__init__.py" in the "Commands" folder, and your main app script should be in the "Application" folder you've mentioned.

Note however, the "from module import *" is not recommended since it may cause namespace pollution.

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answered Jul 20, 2010 at 4:03

Wang Dingwei

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Galilsnap Over a year ago

Thank you for pointing out that very important file requirement. Is there anything I can do to customize the init file?

Wang Dingwei Over a year ago

Yes. You can specify which modules to include by adding a list named 'all' in it. See Python documentation: docs.python.org/tutorial/modules.html#importing-from-a-package

Ian Wetherbee · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-20 03:46:44Z

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If you start your program in Application, you can import all modules in /Commands using:

from Commands import *

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 3:46

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