# 2.7: The IronPython Component

IronPython is the .NET implementation of Python, providing compatibility with the .NET framework. Python, as an open and platform-independent scripting language, includes a vast array of libraries. However, not all Python libraries are compatible with IronPython due to its .NET-based constraints.

* **Grasshopper in Rhino 5**: To use Python scripting in Grasshopper under Rhino 5, you need to install **GHPython**, which can be downloaded from Food4Rhino.
* **Grasshopper in Rhino 6 and 7**: GHPython is included by default in Grasshopper for Rhino 6 and 7, requiring no additional installation.

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[2.7.1: Results Retrieval on Shells](/2.-scripting-with-karamba3d-inside-grasshopper/2.7-the-ironpython-component/2.7.1-results-retrieval-on-shells.md)
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