2. Using the Python Interpreter¶ 2.1. Invoking the Interpreter¶ The Python interpreter is usually installed as /usr/local/bin/python3.13 on those machines where it is available; putting /usr/local/bin in your Unix shell’s search path makes it possible to start it by typing the command: to the shell. [1] Since the choice of the directory where the interpreter lives is an installation option, other