python / python/mypy

Suggest contributing types to typeshed in some error messages

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Description

For example, if a user uses --disallow-any-XXX and we can track the Any type as originating from an unannotated function/attribute in typeshed, we can add a note suggesting to contribute this type (with a link).

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by tracing the --disallow-any-XXX diagnostics and how mypy tracks an Any type's origin in typeshed. Done means the relevant error messages suggest contributing the originating type, include a link, and preserve existing behavior when no typeshed origin is available.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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