bpython ☆
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Description:
Fancy interface to the Python interpreter
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.26@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: python repl terminal developer-tools interactive
Install: brew install bpython
About:
bpython is a feature-rich in-terminal Python interpreter that offers syntax highlighting, a readline-like auto-completion, and automatic indentation. It provides inline function argument suggestions and pastebin code directly from the interface. It aims to improve the interactive Python experience for debugging and experimentation.
Key Features:
  • Real-time syntax highlighting
  • Inline function signature hints
  • Auto-completion and auto-indentation
  • Pastebin integration for code sharing
Use Cases:
  • Interactive Python debugging and testing
  • Exploring new libraries and APIs
  • Quick code snippets execution
Alternatives:
  • IPython – IPython is a full-featured interactive shell with advanced magic commands and notebook support, while bpython focuses on a lightweight, terminal-native experience.
  • ptpython – ptpython offers similar advanced editing features but is built on prompt_toolkit, whereas bpython uses a simpler custom interface.
License: MIT
Dependencies: certifi, python@3.14
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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