# ptpython
> A better Python REPL.
> More information: <https://github.com/prompt-toolkit/ptpython>.
- Start a REPL (interactive shell):
`ptpython`
- Execute a specific Python file:
`ptpython {{path/to/file.py}}`
- Execute a specific Python file and start a REPL:
`ptpython -i {{path/to/file.py}}`
- Open the menu:
`F2`
- Open the history page:
`F3`
- Toggle paste mode:
`F6`
- Quit:
`<Ctrl> + D`
