tldr/pages/common/ptpython.md

# ptpython

> A better Python REPL.
> More information: <https://github.com/prompt-toolkit/ptpython>.

- Start a REPL (interactive shell):

`ptpython`

- Execute a specific Python file:

`ptpython {{path/to/file.py}}`

- Execute a specific Python file and start a REPL:

`ptpython {{[-i|--interactive]}} {{path/to/file.py}}`

- Open the menu:

`<F2>`

- Open the history page:

`<F3>`

- Toggle paste mode:

`<F6>`

- Quit:

`<Ctrl d>`