embed.rst

Embed Python in an application

See also :ref:`Add a field to PyConfig <pyconfig>`:

Applications embedding Python

• vim
• OpenOffice
• Blender

Python C API

• New C API (PyConfig):
  • Py_PreInitialize() with PyPreConfig
  • Py_InitializeFromConfig() with PyConfig
  • Py_RunMain()
  • Design document: PEP 587 -- Python Initialization Configuration.
  • etc.
• Old C API (Py_Initialize):
  • Py_Initialize()
  • Py_Main()
  • Py_SetPath()
  • Py_DecodeLocale()
  • PySys_AddWarnOption()
  • etc.