# 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 {{path/to/file.py}}` - Open the menu: `F2` - Open the history page: `F3` - Toggle paste mode: `F6` - Quit: `Ctrl + D`