We all use IDA Python and it kicks ass!

But sometimes opening scripts all the time by hitting ALT+9 is annoying.
So why don't we have an interactive console with all IDA Python features?

I've created an IDA Python script that creates an interactive console based on IPython.
This console lets you run any IDA Python function but interactively.
Since it's based on IPython you can also take advantage of its cool features, like tab autocompletion, magic commands, command history, aliases, etc (http://ipython.scipy.org/doc/manual/html/interactive/tutorial.html).

You can get the script at:
http://www.ribadeohacklab.com.ar/tools/scripts/IPythonShell/IPythonShell...

Requirements:
- pyGTK, pyGobject and pyCairo (http://www.pygtk.org/)
- IPython (http://ipython.scipy.org/moin/FrontPage)

A minor problem this still has is that you must close the IPython Console before closing IDA Pro or it will give an access violation. I'll work on that in another release.

I've been told this blocks IDA. So far I only had problems while running the debugger. If the console is used when doing a static analysis it seems nothing is blocked.
If you find issues, please let me know.

Some ideas for the future:
- create a nicer console with some built-in things you can run just pressing buttons in a toolbar.
- another version but using pyQT.

Hope you enjoy it!