ptpython

A better Python REPL.

Runs as ptpython|macOS, Linux, Windows|github.com

Open form in Otty otty.toml

Command form

ai-draft · 2 tasks · 8 fields

Start the ptpython REPL, or run a Python script. Script arguments are left out.

Opens the form; the finished command lands at your prompt, unrun

Run in Otty

otty gui ptpython

ptpythonExample values, fixed in this page — nothing here reaches a terminal

Basic

Vi key bindings*

--vi

TasksEach one presets the form for one job

REPL with Vi bindings

vi

Run a script, then stay in the REPL

scriptinteractive

ParametersOnly these flags are editable in the form

Script to run

Optional. Leave empty for a plain REPL.
path · positional 0

Stay interactive after the script

boolean

--interactive-i

Vi key bindings

boolean

--vi

Top-level await (asyncio loop)

boolean

--asyncio

Light background colors

boolean

--light-bg

Dark background colors

boolean

--dark-bg

Config file

path

--config-file

History file

path

--history-file

SourcesEvery flag above is checked against these

help

--vi Enable Vi key bindings -i, --interactive Start interactive shell after executing this file. --asyncio Run an asyncio event loop to support top-level "await". --light-bg Run on a light background (use dark colors for text). --dark-bg Run on a dark background (use light colors for text).…

help2026-10-27

github.com

Before it fills your prompt, Otty checks the installed ptpython against its version. A form that does not match your version is not offered.