bpython

Enhanced interactive Python interpreter

TLDR

Start interactive Python session

$ bpython

Execute a script then enter interactive mode

$ bpython -i [script.py]

Execute a command

$ bpython -c "[print('hello')]"

Start without banner

$ bpython -q

bpython is an enhanced Python REPL (Read-Eval-Print-Loop) with features like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, automatic indentation, and inline documentation. It provides a user-friendly interface for interactive Python development.The tool improves the standard Python interactive interpreter experience with modern IDE-like features.

PARAMETERS

-i

Run file then interactive mode

-q

Quiet mode (no banner)

-c command

Execute command

--config file

Configuration file

CONFIGURATION

~/.config/bpython/config

Main configuration file for syntax highlighting, colors, key bindings, and behavior settings.

FEATURES

- Syntax highlighting- Auto-completion as you type- Expected parameter list- Inline documentation (F1)- Rewind/replay execution (Ctrl+R)- Save session to file (F2)- Undo (Ctrl+C)- Pastebin integration (F8)- vi/emacs key bindings

KEYBINDINGS

- F1 - Show documentation- F2 - Save to file- F8 - Send to pastebin- Ctrl+R - Rewind/replay- Ctrl+C - Undo last input- Tab - Auto-completion- Ctrl+D - Exit

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S bpython

brew install bpython

CAVEATS

Not a drop-in replacement for complex scripts. Some extensions may not work. Slower startup than standard Python. Replay feature has limitations. Not suitable for production use.

HISTORY

bpython was created by Bob Farrell and others around 2008 to provide a more user-friendly Python REPL experience.