PyTogether: Collaborative lightweight real-time Python IDE for teachers/learners

Summary

PyTogether Google docs for Python. A fully browser-based collaborative Python IDE with real-time editing, chat, and visualization. pytogether.org (https://pytogether.org/) Features Real-time Collaboration - Edit Python code together instantly using Y.js. - Edit Python code together instantly using Y.js. Secure Authentication - Log in manually or with Google OAuth. - Log in manually or with Google OAuth. Groups & Projects - Organize your work into teams and projects. - Organize your work into teams and projects. Live Drawings - Draw directly on the IDE to assist with note-taking or teaching. - Draw directly on the IDE to assist with note-taking or teaching. Live Cursors/Selections - Google docs-like live selections for smoother collaboration. - Google docs-like live selections for smoother collaboration. Live Chat and Voice Calls - Real-time messaging, and Discord-like voice chats for each project. - Real-time messaging, and Discord-like voice chats for each project. Code Linting - Integrated CodeMirror linting for cleaner, error-free code. - Integrated CodeMirror linting for cleaner, error-free code. Smart Autosave - Code is automatically saved every minute and on exit. About When starting out in programming, many beginners find traditional IDEs overwhelming: full of plugins, extensions, configuration steps, paywalls, and complex UIs. PyTogether removes these barriers by offering a lightweight, distraction-free environment where you can focus on writing Python code right away. The platform is designed for learning, teaching, and pair programming, making it ideal for classrooms, coding clubs, or quick collaborations. Note: PyTogether is intended for educational purposes and beginner use. It is not optimized for large-scale production development. Why PyTogether? While there are many online IDEs (Replit, Jupyter, Google Colab, etc.), PyTogether is built with a different goal: simplicity first. ⚡ Instant Setup ⚡- No downloads, no pip installs, no hidden complexity. Jus...