IPython
An enhanced interactive Python shell with tab completion, magic commands and the kernel behind Jupyter.
Open source (BSD-3-Clause)By The IPython contributors
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About IPython
IPython replaces the standard Python prompt with a shell built for interactive work. Tab completion is powered by Jedi, objects can be inspected with ? and ?? to show docstrings and source, and history persists across sessions with search.
Magic commands such as %timeit, %debug and %run handle profiling, debugging and running scripts, and shell commands run directly with !. IPython also provides the Jupyter kernel used by Jupyter Notebook and JupyterLab. It suits data scientists, developers, educators and system administrators.
Strengths
- Context-aware tab completion and object introspection
- Magic commands for timing, profiling and debugging
- Persistent, searchable command history
- Powers the Jupyter kernel
Limitations
- Python only
- Terminal interface; notebooks need Jupyter on top
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the BSD 3-Clause licence.
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Developer
- The IPython contributors
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Python users who explore data or test code interactively
- Categories
- Terminals, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources