IPython

A Python shell with automatic history, dynamic object introspection, easier configuration, command completion, access to the system shell and more. More information: https://ipython.readthedocs.io.

• Start a REPL (interactive shell):

ipython

• Enter an interactive IPython session after running a Python script:

ipython -i {{script.py}}

• Create default IPython profile:

ipython profile create

• Print the path to the directory for the default IPython profile:

ipython locate profile

• Clear the IPython history database, deleting all entries:

ipython history clear