Import a Python module into a Jinja template?

Question

Is it possible to import a Python module into a Jinja template so I can use its functions?

For example, I have a format.py file that contains metho

Answer 1

Just pass the function into the template, like so

from dates.format import timesince
your_template.render(timesince)

and in the template, just call it like any other function,

{% macro time(mytime) %}
    {{ timesince(mytime) }}
{% endmacro %}

Functions are first-class citizens in python, so you can pass them around just like anything else. You could even pass in a whole module if you wanted.