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What version (or hash if on master) of pybind11 are you using?
2.10.0
Problem description
Not able to call Python embedded module from a C++ thread spawned from a Pybind11 module
I have a Pybind11 extension module with spawns multiple C++ threads. If the extension module is the Python thread A and a spawned C++ thread B, is there a way to import Pure Python modules in thread B?
It works when the same Python thread A calls imports and calls back into Python.
When the thread is B (C++), even though I have released the gil in thread A and acquired it in thread B, the import call silently fails.
Reproducible example code
No response
Is this a regression? Put the last known working version here if it is.
Not a regression
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Research direction
No source files, tests, or reproducible example are provided. Start by obtaining a minimal reproduction of importing a pure Python module from a C++ thread spawned by a pybind11 extension, including the thread and GIL setup; done means the behavior and supported resolution are documented or covered by a regression test.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, python
- Domain
- api
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100