# 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`
