Use [proofit404/blacken](https://github.com/proofit404/blacken).
-### PyCharm
+### PyCharm/IntelliJ IDEA
1. Install `black`.
%LocalAppData%\Programs\Python\Python36-32\Scripts\black.exe # possible location
```
-3. Open External tools in PyCharm with `File -> Settings -> Tools -> External Tools`.
+3. Open External tools in PyCharm/IntelliJ IDEA
+
+ On macOS:
+
+```PyCharm -> Preferences -> Tools -> External Tools```
+
+ On Windows / Linux / BSD:
+
+```File -> Settings -> Tools -> External Tools```
4. Click the + icon to add a new external tool with the following values:
- Name: Black
- Description: Black is the uncompromising Python code formatter.
- Program: <install_location_from_step_2>
- - Arguments: `$FilePath$`
+ - Arguments: `"$FilePath$"`
5. Format the currently opened file by selecting `Tools -> External Tools -> black`.
- - Alternatively, you can set a keyboard shortcut by navigating to `Preferences -> Keymap -> External Tools -> External Tools - Black`.
+ - Alternatively, you can set a keyboard shortcut by navigating to `Preferences or Settings -> Keymap -> External Tools -> External Tools - Black`.
6. Optionally, run Black on every file save:
1. Make sure you have the [File Watcher](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/7177-file-watchers) plugin installed.
- 2. Go to `Preferences -> Tools -> File Watchers` and click `+` to add a new watcher:
+ 2. Go to `Preferences or Settings -> Tools -> File Watchers` and click `+` to add a new watcher:
- Name: Black
- File type: Python
- Scope: Project Files
passed). *Black* will still emit messages on stderr but that shouldn't
affect your use case.
-This can be used for example with PyCharm's [File Watchers](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/pycharm/file-watchers.html).
+This can be used for example with PyCharm's or IntelliJ's [File Watchers](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/pycharm/file-watchers.html).
## blackd