ptpython ☆

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Description:
Advanced Python REPL

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: python repl shell development prompt-toolkit

Install: brew install ptpython

About:
Ptpython is an advanced interactive Python REPL built on top of the prompt_toolkit library. It provides features like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and multi-line editing for a more efficient coding experience. It serves as a powerful drop-in replacement for the standard Python shell.

Key Features:

Syntax highlighting
Auto-completion
Multi-line editing
Paste mode support
Interactive history browsing

Use Cases:

Interactive Python development and debugging
Running quick experiments and scripts
Learning Python with visual feedback

Alternatives:

IPython – IPython is a full-featured interactive computing environment, while ptpython focuses on being a lightweight, high-quality REPL.
bpython – bpython is another advanced REPL, but ptpython is built on prompt_toolkit, offering superior line editing and cross-platform support.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 9, 2024 8:23pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ba425f88