Pexpect Parser

A parser using the parsegrammar library to create automated bots for command line programs.

Examples

An example of this code can be found in the following projects:

• VPN Bot
  • Github

Installation

Pip installation is reccommended

pip install -u pexpectparser

Or if you are using PipEnv

pipenv shell
pipenv install pexpectparser

Usage

Import

import pexpectParser as pp

Creating Class

parser = pp.Parser(<Grammar>)

where <Grammar> is a Grammar Object from the Parse Grammar Library.

API Usage

process = parser.run()

where type(process) is <class 'pexpect.pty_spawn.spawn'>,

• meaning that process is an object returned from pexpect.spawn(<cmd>)

where <cmd> is the start symbol of <Grammar>

• for more information about <Grammar> objects, see parsegrammar

Errors that can be thrown:

• Timeout Error
  • Class pexpect.exceptions.TIMEOUT
• EOF Error
  • Class pexpect.exceptions.EOF

Dependencies

This project has the following dependencies:

• Parse Grammar Library
  • Github
  • Pypi