Create console in python

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+3 Q:

Create console in python

Hi, 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?

+9 A:

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

viraptor 2010-09-14 00:53:11

Thank for the links, looks promising.

sharvey 2010-09-14 01:20:26

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

sharvey 2010-09-14 02:49:20

+3 A:

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.

detly 2010-09-14 01:22:09

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

sharvey 2010-09-14 02:48:01

@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.

detly 2010-09-14 03:00:11