Pterocos - Free browser-based Python editor for prototyping Django logic and SQL queries

Hi Django community,

I built Pterocos (https://pterocos.eu.org) - a free online editor that runs Python (plus Ruby, SQL, Lua, and web code) entirely in your browser. No installation, no account required.

Why Django developers might find this useful:

  • Quickly test Python snippets or algorithms without opening your full IDE
  • Prototype SQL queries (SQLite and DuckDB) before adding to your Django models
  • Experiment with database schemas when away from your main machine
  • Share runnable code examples with teammates or in documentation

What Pterocos supports:

  • Python
  • Ruby
  • SQL (SQLite and DuckDB)
  • Lua
  • HTML/CSS/JS

The editor runs entirely client-side - your code never leaves your browser. Perfect for rapid prototyping and learning.

Try it: https://pterocos.eu.org

Would love feedback from the Django community. What Python or SQL features would make this more useful for your workflow?

Thanks for checking it out!

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