# Fix Py Line Too Long

> Instructions for fixing "E501 Line too long"

- Skill: `ranbot-ai/fix-py-line-too-long` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ranbot-ai/fix-py-line-too-long`
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ranbot-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/ranbot-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ranbot-ai/fix-py-line-too-long

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# Instructions for fixing "E501 Line too long"

## For code lines
Break into multiple lines using parentheses or brackets:
```python
result = some_very_long_function_name(
    parameter1, parameter2, parameter3
)
```

## For single-line strings
Use string concatenation: `"ABC"` → `("A" "B" "C")`
```python
message = ("This is a very long string "
           "that needs to be broken up")
```

## For long multi-line strings (docstrings)
Add `# noqa: E501` AFTER the ending `"""`. NEVER add it inside the docstring.
```python
def example_function():
    """This is a very long docstring that exceeds the line length limit."""  # noqa: E501
    pass
```

## What NOT to do
- Do not add `# noqa: E501` inside docstrings or multi-line strings
- Do not break strings in the middle of words
- Do not sacrifice code readability for line length compliance