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dmenu vs ptpython

A side-by-side look at dmenu and ptpython. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

dmenu

dmenu

Os & Utilities

dmenu is a fast, lightweight dynamic menu utility for X Window System. It provides a simple way to launch applications and run commands from a text-based menu accessible via a custom keybinding.

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ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

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