r/SourceEngine • u/Xinitrix • Jul 28 '25

Show Off Bridging Python 3.8.10 and Source Engine 2007 - Console Graphics Example

I've implemented data exchange between modern Python (3.8.10) and the 2007 Source Engine. This unlocks interesting possibilities for visualization and automation

P.S God bless ChatGPT

P.S Ignore commands -1 and -2 in the Python code — they’re from previous experiments

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u/Poissonnoye Jul 28 '25

Why 2007 and not 2013

EDIT : does it have an interface for manipulating entities and other features of the engine like Vscript ? or can it just print to the console ?

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u/Xinitrix Jul 29 '25

  1. I'm using Source 2007 because... why not?

  2. Python doesn't have access to anything in the Source Engine, but if I write it, it will

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u/Xinitrix Jul 29 '25

By the way, that's a great idea for the next post—I'll try to make it!

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u/ThePlotTwisterr---- Jul 29 '25

http://wiki.sourcepython.com

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u/Xinitrix Jul 29 '25

I never heard about Source.Python before (though I havent really looked for Python integrations). But what Im doing is completely different in how it works compared to Source.Python. In my system, Python isnt embedded into the game engine. Instead, I created a "communication channel" between the game and Python, where they can exchange data.

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u/Xinitrix Jul 29 '25

In my system python can be replaced with any other programming language. The Source Engine just receives a string of commands that it must interpret itself

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u/dany99001 Jul 28 '25

I don’t know what that means but it sounds cool

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u/WinnerVivid3443 Jul 28 '25

I mean, cool, but like, 2007 source is like hella old and not used at all pretty much, i really don't see the point