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# Light mode

Spyder may be started in light mode with the following command:

> `python spyder.py --light`

or

> `python spyder.py -l`

The light mode is a very simple and light environment with the Console and the Variable Explorer.

Related plugins:

- Console
- Variable Explorer

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