Auto × Python
AutoVM can now call Python code directly. a2py transpiles Auto to Python. Bridge the gap between systems programming and the Python ecosystem.
Python Ecosystem Access
Call Python from AutoVM
AutoVM now has first-class Python interoperability. Import Python modules and call them as if they were native Auto code.
- Direct Python calls —
use.pyimports Python modules - Auto-type marshalling — automatic conversion between Auto and Python types
- REPL Python FFI — experiment interactively
- Multi-type support — scalars, collections, and custom objects
use.py math: sqrt, pi
fn main() {
print(sqrt(2.0))
print(pi)
}a2py Transpiler
Compile Auto to Python. Generate idiomatic Python code from your Auto source.
- Idiomatic output — Pythonic method mapping and static methods
use→import— module system translation@dataclass— Auto structs become Python dataclasses- Struct destructuring — pattern matching support
- Two-phase emit — clean, readable Python output
# Auto source
struct Point { x: float, y: float }
# Generated Python
@dataclass
class Point:
x: float
y: floatRoad to Full Parity
Python support is Alpha today. The roadmap targets full ecosystem access.
- v0.5 (now) — AutoVM calls most Python code; a2py transpiles basic programs
- v0.6 — Call any Python code; PyTorch and common AI environments
- Future — Skip Python glue, call underlying C/C++ directly for performance
Why Auto + Python?
AI/ML Ecosystem
Access PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas, and the entire Python AI stack from Auto.
Dual Workflow
Script in AutoVM with Python interop, then transpile to Python for deployment.
Performance Path
Future: bypass Python glue and call C/C++ extensions directly.
Data Science
Combine Auto's type safety with Python's data ecosystem.
PyO3 Powered
Rust-grade FFI performance for Python interop.
Bridge
Move between systems programming and scripting without switching languages.
Explore Auto + Python
Read the parity roadmap, run the conformance tests, or try Python interop in the Playground.