# IPython > A Python shell with automatic history, dynamic object introspection, easier configuration, command completion, access to the system shell and more. > More information: . - 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`