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# IPython

> A Python shell with automatic history, dynamic object introspection, easier configuration, command completion, access to the system shell and more.
> More information: <https://ipython.readthedocs.io>.

- 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`
