Pyloft

What Pyloft is

Pyloft is a browser-based Python editor for coding together in a shared room. Room members work in one file and console, see run output, and follow live cursors. Driver control gives one person at a time the ability to edit and run code, while drawing over the editor lets participants explain code visually. Python runs in the browser with Pyodide, and the maker says no installation is required. Create a room and share its link, or join an existing room with a link or ID. Google sign-in provides access to room history. Practice modules cover code reading, NumPy, pandas, recursion, files, and object-oriented programming; they include Pyodide checks and Firestore-backed mastery statistics. Pyloft is described as suited to pair programming, teaching, and coding together without screen sharing or local setup. It runs on the web and has a Free plan at no cost.

Who it suits

Pyloft suits people who want to teach or pair-program in a shared Python workspace without local setup or screen sharing. Its practice modules also cover several programming topics.

Limits

The Free plan is listed as free and includes the real-time editor and collaboration features. Driver control permits only one person at a time to edit and run code.

Getting started

1. Open the Pyloft website in a browser.
2. Create a room and share its link, or join with a link or ID.
3. Sign in with Google if you want access to room history.
4. Use a practice module for code reading or one of the listed Python topics.

Verdict

Pyloft combines browser-based Python execution with shared editing and teaching tools. Its single-driver control means only one participant edits and runs code at a time.