IPython

A Python shell with automatic history, dynamic object introspection, easier configuration, command completion, access to the system shell and more.

• 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

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