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Add or modify Visdom Python client methods with correct server/frontend parity and typing updates

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Skill: Python Client API Changes

When to Use

Use this skill when adding or changing methods in py/visdom/__init__.py.

Core Workflow

  1. Add/update the Visdom method in py/visdom/__init__.py.
  2. Keep @pytorch_wrap on public plotting APIs.
  3. Build payloads through self._send(...) with consistent keys (data, win, eid, opts).
  4. Update py/visdom/__init__.pyi for type stub parity.
  5. If payload shape changes, update server handling (py/visdom/utils/server_utils.py) and pane rendering assumptions.
  6. Add or update demo usage in example/ and relevant Cypress tests.

Guardrails

  • Do not bypass _send() with ad-hoc transport logic.
  • Keep backward compatibility for win, env, and update behavior.
  • API changes must be reflected in docs and type stubs.

Documentation

  • Skill reference
  • py/visdom/__init__.py
  • py/visdom/__init__.pyi
  • py/visdom/utils/server_utils.py
  • py/visdom/server/handlers/web_handlers.py
  • AGENTS.md
  • CONTRIBUTING.md

Assets

  • See assets/README.md and store templates/resources in assets/.

Tests

  • Follow the default flow in references/TESTS.md.