Clear python shell within script

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I am trying to create a utility program, but after the user types in the passcode and goes to the main menu, the passcode is still there and is show right above it. I asked this question before, but users gave me a command instead of something the script does for you. I was wondering if there is something I can type into my script that can clear the python shell without having to directly type it into the shell.

why do you show the passcode? even if you clear the screen it will be visible while typed... — Karoly Horvath
– Karoly Horvath, Commented May 4, 2013 at 16:34
if people gave you a command, can't you use that command with os.system to clear it? — Ryan Saxe
– Ryan Saxe, Commented May 4, 2013 at 18:20

mata · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-04 16:36:46Z

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You should use getpass to read passwords without echoing them, that's the reccomended way of reading passwords safely.

answered May 4, 2013 at 16:36

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Ryan Saxe · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-05 03:36:15Z

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If you are using Linux:

import os
os.system("clear")

if you are using windows:

import os
os.system('CLS')

Note: you should really not do something like this with passcodes for security reasons, but this does clear the shell

edited May 5, 2013 at 3:36

answered May 4, 2013 at 18:23

Ryan Saxe

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user2349129 Over a year ago

When I use it, it only restarts it.It doesn't erase it for me.

Ryan Saxe Over a year ago

What system do you use? I just updated because I only included the Linux/mac terminal approach, if you are using windows try that

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