enabling colors in the python interactive shell on OS/X

Solution 1:

bpython appears to do what you want.

bpython is a fancy interface to the Python interpreter for Linux, BSD, OS X and Windows (with some work). bpython is released under the MIT License. It has the following (special) features:

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  • In-line syntax highlighting
  • Readline-like autocomplete with suggestions displayed as you type
  • Expected parameter list for any Python function
  • Send the code you've entered off to a pastebin
  • Auto-indentation
    And more

Alternatives are IPython or DreamPie