MATLAB and Python are two of the most popular programming languages used for scientific computing, data analysis, and machine learning. While both languages have their unique features and benefits, there are times when a researcher or engineer needs to convert their MATLAB code to Python.

Fortunately, there are several tools available that can help with this task. One such tool is the "matlab2python" package, which can be used to convert MATLAB code to Python. This tool is open source and available on GitHub.

The "matlab2python" package is built on top of the popular Python library, NumPy, which provides a similar functionality as MATLAB. This means that the converted code should run seamlessly on Python with minimal modifications. The package also handles a wide range of MATLAB features, such as function definitions, control flow statements, and array manipulation.

To use "matlab2python", you simply need to install the package using pip and then use the provided command-line interface to convert your MATLAB code. The converted code is written to a Python file that can be executed or modified as needed.

In summary, if you need to convert your MATLAB code to Python, the "matlab2python" package is a great option. It is easy to use, open source, and built on top of NumPy, which makes the conversion process seamless. 

I have a bunch of MATLAB code from my MS thesis which I now want to convert to Python (using numpy/scipy and matplotlib) and distribute as open-source. I know the similarity between MATLAB and Python scientific libraries, and converting them manually will be not more than a fortnight (provided that I work towards it every day for some time). I was wondering if there was already any tool available which can do the conversion. 

There are several tools for converting Matlab to Python code.

The only one that's seen recent activity (last commit from June 2018) is Small Matlab to Python compiler (also developed here: SMOP@chiselapp).

Other options include:

• LiberMate: translate from Matlab to Python and SciPy (Requires Python 2, last update 4 years ago).
• OMPC: Matlab to Python (a bit outdated).
• Mat2py: Matlab to Python (Requires Python 2).

Also, for those interested in an interface between the two languages and not conversion:

• pymatlab: communicate from Python by sending data to the MATLAB workspace, operating on them with scripts and pulling back the resulting data.
• Python-Matlab wormholes: both directions of interaction supported.
• Python-Matlab bridge: use Matlab from within Python, offers matlab_magic for iPython, to execute normal matlab code from within ipython.
• PyMat: Control Matlab session from Python.
• pymat2: continuation of the seemingly abandoned PyMat.
• mlabwrap, mlabwrap-purepy: make Matlab look like Python library (based on PyMat).
• oct2py (repository): run GNU Octave commands from within Python.
• pymex: Embeds the Python Interpreter in Matlab, also on File Exchange.
• matpy: Access MATLAB in various ways: create variables, access .mat files, direct interface to MATLAB engine (requires MATLAB be installed).
• MatPy: Python package for numerical linear algebra and plotting with a MatLab-like interface.

Btw might be helpful to look here for other migration tips:

• http://bci2000.org/downloads/BCPy2000/Migration.html

On a different note, for people who might find it useful there is:

• matlab2fortran