Create console in python

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I'm looking to have the same functionality (history, ...) as when you simply type python in your terminal. The script I have goes through a bunch of setup code, and when ready, the user should have a command prompt. What would be the best way to achieve this?

viraptor · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-14 00:53:11Z

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Either use readline and code the shell behaviour yourself, or simply prepare the environment and drop into IPython.

answered Sep 14, 2010 at 0:53

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sharvey Over a year ago

Thank for the links, looks promising.

sharvey Over a year ago

detly's answer is simpler and fits the problem at hand. Thanks for the info, i'll definitely bookmark that.

detly · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-14 01:22:09Z

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Run the script from the console with python -i. It will go through the commands and drop you in the usual Python console when it's done.

answered Sep 14, 2010 at 1:22

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detly Over a year ago

@sharvey - I just found that out myself last week :) Depending on the platform, if you want a desktop launcher you'll need to look up whatever way is necessary to make the terminal program persist.

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