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
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Mar 31, 2026 8:55am 1 REVISION_ONLY 7156c4e5
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Dec 14, 2023 2:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fd1d5538
Dec 14, 2023 1:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1821a02b
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