# ptpython > A better Python REPL. > More information: . - Start a REPL (interactive shell): `ptpython` - Execute a specific Python file: `ptpython {{path/to/file.py}}` - Execute a specific Python file and start a REPL: `ptpython -i {{path/to/file.py}}` - Open the menu: `` - Open the history page: `` - Toggle paste mode: `` - Quit: ``