How can I extract the call graph of a function from Python source files?

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Do you know an integrated tool that will generate the call graph of a function from Python sources? I need one that is consistent and can run on Windows OS.

rob · Accepted Answer · 2009-07-10T07:22:03.357

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You could try with PyCallGraph
From its documentation:

Python Call Graph works with Linux, Windows and Mac OS X.

Otherwise, you can directly do it on your own, using the traceback module:

import traceback
traceback.print_stack()

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answered Jul 10 '09 at 07:16

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This can help but I'm looking for a somewhat graphical code navigation/inspection. – citn Jul 10 '09 at 07:18
I think PyCallGraph might just do the job. – citn Jul 10 '09 at 07:24

score 9 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 25 '12 at 19:26

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PyCallGraph produces the dynamic graph resulting from the specific execution of a Python program and not the static graph extracted from the source code. Does anybody know of a tool which produces the static graph?

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Asclepius

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answered Apr 28 '12 at 18:40

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score 6 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 10 '09 at 07:20

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What about pycallgraph, it's a Python module that creates call graphs for Python programs. It works on windows. Just download graphviz and pycallgraph, pycallgraphs's source tarball has some examples.
Hope this helps

answered Jul 10 '09 at 07:20

sunqiang

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How can I extract the call graph of a function from Python source files?

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