bpython

Name: bpython
Author: The bpython contributors

An enhanced interactive Python interpreter with syntax highlighting and completion suggestions.

By The bpython contributors

Free Open sourceWindows macOS Linux

Official websitebpython-interpreter.org

Download pagebpython-interpreter.org

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About bpython

bpython adds a visual interface to interactive Python sessions, with inline syntax highlighting, completion suggestions, and expected function parameter lists. It can auto-indent code, rewind the last entered line, and save or send entered code to a pastebin.

It supports Python 3 and runs on Linux, BSD, and macOS, with Windows support requiring additional work.

Strengths

Inline syntax highlighting and completion suggestions
Displays expected Python function parameters
Can rewind and re-evaluate the last line
Can save entered code to a file

Limitations

Windows support is described as requiring some work

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under the MIT license.
License: MIT
Developer: The bpython contributors
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: Python users who want a more informative interactive shell
Categories: Terminals, Developer tools
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Homebrew formula
Sources: bpython-interpreter.org

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