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3 The IPython Notebook
3 The IPython Notebook
4 ====================
4 ====================
5
5
6 Introduction
6 Introduction
7 ------------
7 ------------
8
8
9 The notebook extends the console-based approach to interactive computing in
9 The notebook extends the console-based approach to interactive computing in
10 a qualitatively new direction, providing a web-based application suitable for
10 a qualitatively new direction, providing a web-based application suitable for
11 capturing the whole computation process: developing, documenting, and
11 capturing the whole computation process: developing, documenting, and
12 executing code, as well as communicating the results. The IPython notebook
12 executing code, as well as communicating the results. The IPython notebook
13 combines two components:
13 combines two components:
14
14
15 **A web application**: a browser-based tool for interactive authoring of
15 **A web application**: a browser-based tool for interactive authoring of
16 documents which combine explanatory text, mathematics, computations and their
16 documents which combine explanatory text, mathematics, computations and their
17 rich media output.
17 rich media output.
18
18
19 **Notebook documents**: a representation of all content visible in the web
19 **Notebook documents**: a representation of all content visible in the web
20 application, including inputs and outputs of the computations, explanatory
20 application, including inputs and outputs of the computations, explanatory
21 text, mathematics, images, and rich media representations of objects.
21 text, mathematics, images, and rich media representations of objects.
22
22
23 .. seealso::
23 .. seealso::
24
24
25 See the :ref:`installation documentation <installnotebook>` for directions
25 See the :ref:`installation documentation <installnotebook>` for directions
26 on how to install the notebook and its dependencies.
26 on how to install the notebook and its dependencies.
27
27
28
28
29 Main features of the web application
29 Main features of the web application
30 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
30 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
31
31
32 * In-browser editing for code, with automatic syntax highlighting,
32 * In-browser editing for code, with automatic syntax highlighting,
33 indentation, and tab completion/introspection.
33 indentation, and tab completion/introspection.
34
34
35 * The ability to execute code from the browser, with the results of
35 * The ability to execute code from the browser, with the results of
36 computations attached to the code which generated them.
36 computations attached to the code which generated them.
37
37
38 * Displaying the result of computation using rich media representations, such
38 * Displaying the result of computation using rich media representations, such
39 as HTML, LaTeX, PNG, SVG, etc. For example, publication-quality figures
39 as HTML, LaTeX, PNG, SVG, etc. For example, publication-quality figures
40 rendered by the matplotlib_ library, can be included inline.
40 rendered by the matplotlib_ library, can be included inline.
41
41
42 * In-browser editing for rich text using the Markdown_ markup language, which
42 * In-browser editing for rich text using the Markdown_ markup language, which
43 can provide commentary for the code, is not limited to plain text.
43 can provide commentary for the code, is not limited to plain text.
44
44
45 * The ability to easily include mathematical notation within markdown cells
45 * The ability to easily include mathematical notation within markdown cells
46 using LaTeX, and rendered natively by MathJax_.
46 using LaTeX, and rendered natively by MathJax_.
47
47
48
48
49
49
50 .. _MathJax: http://www.mathjax.org/
50 .. _MathJax: http://www.mathjax.org/
51
51
52
52
53 Notebook documents
53 Notebook documents
54 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
54 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
55 Notebook documents contains the inputs and outputs of a interactive session as
55 Notebook documents contains the inputs and outputs of a interactive session as
56 well as additional text that accompanies the code but is not meant for
56 well as additional text that accompanies the code but is not meant for
57 execution. In this way, notebook files can serve as a complete computational
57 execution. In this way, notebook files can serve as a complete computational
58 record of a session, interleaving executable code with explanatory text,
58 record of a session, interleaving executable code with explanatory text,
59 mathematics, and rich representations of resulting objects. These documents
59 mathematics, and rich representations of resulting objects. These documents
60 are internally JSON_ files and are saved with the ``.ipynb`` extension. Since
60 are internally JSON_ files and are saved with the ``.ipynb`` extension. Since
61 JSON is a plain text format, they can be version-controlled and shared with
61 JSON is a plain text format, they can be version-controlled and shared with
62 colleagues.
62 colleagues.
63
63
64 .. _JSON: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JSON
64 .. _JSON: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JSON
65
65
66 Notebooks may be exported to a range of static formats, including HTML (for
66 Notebooks may be exported to a range of static formats, including HTML (for
67 example, for blog posts), reStructeredText, LaTeX, PDF, and slide shows, via
67 example, for blog posts), reStructeredText, LaTeX, PDF, and slide shows, via
68 the new :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` command.
68 the new :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` command.
69
69
70 Furthermore, any ``.ipynb`` notebook document available from a public
70 Furthermore, any ``.ipynb`` notebook document available from a public
71 URL can be shared via the `IPython Notebook Viewer <nbviewer>`_ (nbviewer_).
71 URL can be shared via the `IPython Notebook Viewer <nbviewer>`_ (nbviewer_).
72 This service loads the notebook document from the URL and renders it as a
72 This service loads the notebook document from the URL and renders it as a
73 static web page. The results may thus be shared with a colleague, or as a
73 static web page. The results may thus be shared with a colleague, or as a
74 public blog post, without other users needing to install IPython themselves.
74 public blog post, without other users needing to install IPython themselves.
75 In effect, nbviewer_ is simply :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` as a web service,
75 In effect, nbviewer_ is simply :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` as a web service,
76 so you can do your own static conversions with nbconvert, without relying on
76 so you can do your own static conversions with nbconvert, without relying on
77 nbviewer.
77 nbviewer.
78
78
79
79
80
80
81 .. seealso::
81 .. seealso::
82
82
83 :ref:`Details on the notebook JSON file format <notebook_format>`
83 :ref:`Details on the notebook JSON file format <notebook_format>`
84
84
85
85
86 Starting the notebook server
86 Starting the notebook server
87 ----------------------------
87 ----------------------------
88
88
89 You can start running a notebook server from the command line using the
89 You can start running a notebook server from the command line using the
90 following command::
90 following command::
91
91
92 ipython notebook
92 ipython notebook
93
93
94 This will print some information about the notebook server in your console,
94 This will print some information about the notebook server in your console,
95 and open a web browser to the URL of the web application (by default,
95 and open a web browser to the URL of the web application (by default,
96 ``http://127.0.0.1:8888``).
96 ``http://127.0.0.1:8888``).
97
97
98 The landing page of the IPython notebook web application, the **dashboard**,
98 The landing page of the IPython notebook web application, the **dashboard**,
99 shows the notebooks currently available in the notebook directory (by default,
99 shows the notebooks currently available in the notebook directory (by default,
100 the directory from which the notebook server was started).
100 the directory from which the notebook server was started).
101
101
102 You can create new notebooks from the dashboard with the ``New Notebook``
102 You can create new notebooks from the dashboard with the ``New Notebook``
103 button, or open existing ones by clicking on their name. You can also drag
103 button, or open existing ones by clicking on their name. You can also drag
104 and drop ``.ipynb`` notebooks and standard ``.py`` Python source code files
104 and drop ``.ipynb`` notebooks and standard ``.py`` Python source code files
105 into the notebook list area.
105 into the notebook list area.
106
106
107 When starting a notebook server from the command line, you can also open a
107 When starting a notebook server from the command line, you can also open a
108 particular notebook directly, bypassing the dashboard, with ``ipython notebook
108 particular notebook directly, bypassing the dashboard, with ``ipython notebook
109 my_notebook.ipynb``. The ``.ipynb`` extension is assumed if no extension is
109 my_notebook.ipynb``. The ``.ipynb`` extension is assumed if no extension is
110 given.
110 given.
111
111
112 When you are inside an open notebook, the `File | Open...` menu option will
112 When you are inside an open notebook, the `File | Open...` menu option will
113 open the dashboard in a new browser tab, to allow you to open another notebook
113 open the dashboard in a new browser tab, to allow you to open another notebook
114 from the notebook directory or to create a new notebook.
114 from the notebook directory or to create a new notebook.
115
115
116
116
117 .. note::
117 .. note::
118
118
119 You can start more than one notebook server at the same time, if you want
119 You can start more than one notebook server at the same time, if you want
120 to work on notebooks in different directories. By default the first
120 to work on notebooks in different directories. By default the first
121 notebook server starts on port 8888, and later notebook servers search for
121 notebook server starts on port 8888, and later notebook servers search for
122 ports near that one. You can also manually specify the port with the
122 ports near that one. You can also manually specify the port with the
123 ``--port`` option.
123 ``--port`` option.
124
124
125 Creating a new notebook document
125 Creating a new notebook document
126 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
126 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
127
127
128 A new notebook may be created at any time, either from the dashboard, or using
128 A new notebook may be created at any time, either from the dashboard, or using
129 the `File | New` menu option from within an active notebook. The new notebook
129 the `File | New` menu option from within an active notebook. The new notebook
130 is created within the same directory and will open in a new browser tab. It
130 is created within the same directory and will open in a new browser tab. It
131 will also be reflected as a new entry in the notebook list on the dashboard.
131 will also be reflected as a new entry in the notebook list on the dashboard.
132
132
133
133
134 Opening notebooks
134 Opening notebooks
135 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
135 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
136 An open notebook has **exactly one** interactive session connected to an
136 An open notebook has **exactly one** interactive session connected to an
137 :ref:`IPython kernel <ipythonzmq>`, which will execute code sent by the user
137 :ref:`IPython kernel <ipythonzmq>`, which will execute code sent by the user
138 and communicate back results. This kernel remains active if the web browser
138 and communicate back results. This kernel remains active if the web browser
139 window is closed, and reopening the same notebook from the dashboard will
139 window is closed, and reopening the same notebook from the dashboard will
140 reconnect the web application to the same kernel. In the dashboard, notebooks
140 reconnect the web application to the same kernel. In the dashboard, notebooks
141 with an active kernel have a ``Shutdown`` button next to them, whereas
141 with an active kernel have a ``Shutdown`` button next to them, whereas
142 notebooks without an active kernel have a ``Delete`` button in its place.
142 notebooks without an active kernel have a ``Delete`` button in its place.
143
143
144 Other clients may connect to the same underlying IPython kernel.
144 Other clients may connect to the same underlying IPython kernel.
145 The notebook server always prints to the terminal the full details of
145 The notebook server always prints to the terminal the full details of
146 how to connect to each kernel, with messages such as the following::
146 how to connect to each kernel, with messages such as the following::
147
147
148 [NotebookApp] Kernel started: 87f7d2c0-13e3-43df-8bb8-1bd37aaf3373
148 [NotebookApp] Kernel started: 87f7d2c0-13e3-43df-8bb8-1bd37aaf3373
149
149
150 This long string is the kernel's ID which is sufficient for getting the
150 This long string is the kernel's ID which is sufficient for getting the
151 information necessary to connect to the kernel. You can also request this
151 information necessary to connect to the kernel. You can also request this
152 connection data by running the ``%connect_info`` :ref:`magic
152 connection data by running the ``%connect_info`` :ref:`magic
153 <magics_explained>`. This will print the same ID information as well as the
153 <magics_explained>`. This will print the same ID information as well as the
154 content of the JSON data structure it contains.
154 content of the JSON data structure it contains.
155
155
156 You can then, for example, manually start a Qt console connected to the *same*
156 You can then, for example, manually start a Qt console connected to the *same*
157 kernel from the command line, by passing a portion of the ID::
157 kernel from the command line, by passing a portion of the ID::
158
158
159 $ ipython qtconsole --existing 87f7d2c0
159 $ ipython qtconsole --existing 87f7d2c0
160
160
161 Without an ID, ``--existing`` will connect to the most recently
161 Without an ID, ``--existing`` will connect to the most recently
162 started kernel. This can also be done by running the ``%qtconsole``
162 started kernel. This can also be done by running the ``%qtconsole``
163 :ref:`magic <magics_explained>` in the notebook.
163 :ref:`magic <magics_explained>` in the notebook.
164
164
165 .. seealso::
165 .. seealso::
166
166
167 :ref:`ipythonzmq`
167 :ref:`ipythonzmq`
168
168
169 Notebook user interface
169 Notebook user interface
170 -----------------------
170 -----------------------
171
171
172 When you create a new notebook document, you will be presented with the
172 When you create a new notebook document, you will be presented with the
173 **notebook name**, a **menu bar**, a **toolbar** and an empty **code
173 **notebook name**, a **menu bar**, a **toolbar** and an empty **code
174 cell**.
174 cell**.
175
175
176 **notebook name**: The name of the notebook document is displayed at the top
176 **notebook name**: The name of the notebook document is displayed at the top
177 of the page, next to the ``IP[y]: Notebook`` logo. This name reflects the name
177 of the page, next to the ``IP[y]: Notebook`` logo. This name reflects the name
178 of the ``.ipynb`` notebook document file. Clicking on the notebook name
178 of the ``.ipynb`` notebook document file. Clicking on the notebook name
179 brings up a dialog which allows you to rename it. Thus, renaming a notebook
179 brings up a dialog which allows you to rename it. Thus, renaming a notebook
180 from "Untitled0" to "My first notebook" in the browser, renames the
180 from "Untitled0" to "My first notebook" in the browser, renames the
181 ``Untitled0.ipynb`` file to ``My first notebook.ipynb``.
181 ``Untitled0.ipynb`` file to ``My first notebook.ipynb``.
182
182
183 **menu bar**: The menu bar presents different options that may be used to
183 **menu bar**: The menu bar presents different options that may be used to
184 manipulate the way the notebook functions.
184 manipulate the way the notebook functions.
185
185
186 **toolbar**: The tool bar gives a quick way of performing the most-used
186 **toolbar**: The tool bar gives a quick way of performing the most-used
187 operations within the notebook, by clicking on an icon.
187 operations within the notebook, by clicking on an icon.
188
188
189 **code cell**: the default type of cell, read on for an explanation of cells
189 **code cell**: the default type of cell, read on for an explanation of cells
190
190
191
191
192 Structure of a notebook document
192 Structure of a notebook document
193 --------------------------------
193 --------------------------------
194
194
195 The notebook consists of a sequence of cells. A cell is a multi-line
195 The notebook consists of a sequence of cells. A cell is a multi-line
196 text input field, and its contents can be executed by using
196 text input field, and its contents can be executed by using
197 :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, or by clicking either the "Play" button the toolbar, or
197 :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, or by clicking either the "Play" button the toolbar, or
198 `Cell | Run` in the menu bar. The execution behavior of a cell is determined
198 `Cell | Run` in the menu bar. The execution behavior of a cell is determined
199 the cell's type. There are four types of cells: **code cells**, **markdown
199 the cell's type. There are four types of cells: **code cells**, **markdown
200 cells**, **raw cells** and **heading cells**. Every cell starts off
200 cells**, **raw cells** and **heading cells**. Every cell starts off
201 being a **code cell**, but its type can be changed by using a dropdown on the
201 being a **code cell**, but its type can be changed by using a dropdown on the
202 toolbar (which will be "Code", initially), or via :ref:`keyboard shortcuts
202 toolbar (which will be "Code", initially), or via :ref:`keyboard shortcuts
203 <keyboard-shortcuts>`.
203 <keyboard-shortcuts>`.
204
204
205 For more information on the different things you can do in a notebook,
205 For more information on the different things you can do in a notebook,
206 see the `collection of examples
206 see the `collection of examples
207 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/tree/master/examples/notebooks#readme>`_.
207 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/tree/master/examples/notebooks#readme>`_.
208
208
209 Code cells
209 Code cells
210 ~~~~~~~~~~
210 ~~~~~~~~~~
211 A *code cell* allows you to edit and write new code, with full syntax
211 A *code cell* allows you to edit and write new code, with full syntax
212 highlighting and tab completion. By default, the language associated to a code
212 highlighting and tab completion. By default, the language associated to a code
213 cell is Python, but other languages, such as ``Julia`` and ``R``, can be
213 cell is Python, but other languages, such as ``Julia`` and ``R``, can be
214 handled using :ref:`cell magic commands <magics_explained>`.
214 handled using :ref:`cell magic commands <magics_explained>`.
215
215
216 When a code cell is executed, code that it contains is sent to the kernel
216 When a code cell is executed, code that it contains is sent to the kernel
217 associated with the notebook. The results that are returned from this
217 associated with the notebook. The results that are returned from this
218 computation are then displayed in the notebook as the cell's *output*. The
218 computation are then displayed in the notebook as the cell's *output*. The
219 output is not limited to text, with many other possible forms of output are
219 output is not limited to text, with many other possible forms of output are
220 also possible, including ``matplotlib`` figures and HTML tables (as used, for
220 also possible, including ``matplotlib`` figures and HTML tables (as used, for
221 example, in the ``pandas`` data analysis package). This is known as IPython's
221 example, in the ``pandas`` data analysis package). This is known as IPython's
222 *rich display* capability.
222 *rich display* capability.
223
223
224 .. seealso::
224 .. seealso::
225
225
226 `Basic Output`_ example notebook
226 `Basic Output`_ example notebook
227
227
228 `Rich Display System`_ example notebook
228 `Rich Display System`_ example notebook
229
229
230 Markdown cells
230 Markdown cells
231 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
231 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
232 You can document the computational process in a literate way, alternating
232 You can document the computational process in a literate way, alternating
233 descriptive text with code, using *rich text*. In IPython this is accomplished
233 descriptive text with code, using *rich text*. In IPython this is accomplished
234 by marking up text with the Markdown language. The corresponding cells are
234 by marking up text with the Markdown language. The corresponding cells are
235 called *Markdown cells*. The Markdown language provides a simple way to
235 called *Markdown cells*. The Markdown language provides a simple way to
236 perform this text markup, that is, to specify which parts of the text should
236 perform this text markup, that is, to specify which parts of the text should
237 be emphasized (italics), bold, form lists, etc.
237 be emphasized (italics), bold, form lists, etc.
238
238
239
239
240 When a Markdown cell is executed, the Markdown code is converted into
240 When a Markdown cell is executed, the Markdown code is converted into
241 the corresponding formatted rich text. Markdown allows arbitrary HTML code for
241 the corresponding formatted rich text. Markdown allows arbitrary HTML code for
242 formatting.
242 formatting.
243
243
244 Within Markdown cells, you can also include *mathematics* in a straightforward
244 Within Markdown cells, you can also include *mathematics* in a straightforward
245 way, using standard LaTeX notation: ``$...$`` for inline mathematics and
245 way, using standard LaTeX notation: ``$...$`` for inline mathematics and
246 ``$$...$$`` for displayed mathematics. When the Markdown cell is executed,
246 ``$$...$$`` for displayed mathematics. When the Markdown cell is executed,
247 the LaTeX portions are automatically rendered in the HTML output as equations
247 the LaTeX portions are automatically rendered in the HTML output as equations
248 with high quality typography. This is made possible by MathJax_, which
248 with high quality typography. This is made possible by MathJax_, which
249 supports a `large subset <mathjax_tex>`_ of LaTeX functionality
249 supports a `large subset <mathjax_tex>`_ of LaTeX functionality
250
250
251 .. _mathjax_tex: http://docs.mathjax.org/en/latest/tex.html
251 .. _mathjax_tex: http://docs.mathjax.org/en/latest/tex.html
252
252
253 Standard mathematics environments defined by LaTeX and AMS-LaTeX (the
253 Standard mathematics environments defined by LaTeX and AMS-LaTeX (the
254 `amsmath` package) also work, such as
254 `amsmath` package) also work, such as
255 ``\begin{equation}...\end{equation}``, and ``\begin{align}...\end{align}``.
255 ``\begin{equation}...\end{equation}``, and ``\begin{align}...\end{align}``.
256 New LaTeX macros may be defined using standard methods,
256 New LaTeX macros may be defined using standard methods,
257 such as ``\newcommand``, by placing them anywhere *between math delimiters* in
257 such as ``\newcommand``, by placing them anywhere *between math delimiters* in
258 a Markdown cell. These definitions are then available throughout the rest of
258 a Markdown cell. These definitions are then available throughout the rest of
259 the IPython session.
259 the IPython session.
260
260
261 .. seealso::
261 .. seealso::
262
262
263 `Markdown Cells`_ example notebook
263 `Markdown Cells`_ example notebook
264
264
265 Raw cells
265 Raw cells
266 ~~~~~~~~~
266 ~~~~~~~~~
267
267
268 *Raw* cells provide a place in which you can write *output* directly.
268 *Raw* cells provide a place in which you can write *output* directly.
269 Raw cells are not evaluated by the notebook.
269 Raw cells are not evaluated by the notebook.
270 When passed through :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>`, raw cells arrive in the
270 When passed through :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>`, raw cells arrive in the
271 destination format unmodified. For example, this allows you to type full LaTeX
271 destination format unmodified. For example, this allows you to type full LaTeX
272 into a raw cell, which will only be rendered by LaTeX after conversion by
272 into a raw cell, which will only be rendered by LaTeX after conversion by
273 nbconvert.
273 nbconvert.
274
274
275 Heading cells
275 Heading cells
276 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
276 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
277
277
278 You can provide a conceptual structure for your computational document as a
278 You can provide a conceptual structure for your computational document as a
279 whole using different levels of headings; there are 6 levels available, from
279 whole using different levels of headings; there are 6 levels available, from
280 level 1 (top level) down to level 6 (paragraph). These can be used later for
280 level 1 (top level) down to level 6 (paragraph). These can be used later for
281 constructing tables of contents, etc. As with Markdown cells, a heading
281 constructing tables of contents, etc. As with Markdown cells, a heading
282 cell is replaced by a rich text rendering of the heading when the cell is
282 cell is replaced by a rich text rendering of the heading when the cell is
283 executed.
283 executed.
284
284
285
285
286 Basic workflow
286 Basic workflow
287 --------------
287 --------------
288
288
289 The normal workflow in a notebook is, then, quite similar to a standard
289 The normal workflow in a notebook is, then, quite similar to a standard
290 IPython session, with the difference that you can edit cells in-place multiple
290 IPython session, with the difference that you can edit cells in-place multiple
291 times until you obtain the desired results, rather than having to
291 times until you obtain the desired results, rather than having to
292 rerun separate scripts with the ``%run`` magic command.
292 rerun separate scripts with the ``%run`` magic command.
293
293
294
294
295 Typically, you will work on a computational problem in pieces, organizing
295 Typically, you will work on a computational problem in pieces, organizing
296 related ideas into cells and moving forward once previous parts work
296 related ideas into cells and moving forward once previous parts work
297 correctly. This is much more convenient for interactive exploration than
297 correctly. This is much more convenient for interactive exploration than
298 breaking up a computation into scripts that must be executed together, as was
298 breaking up a computation into scripts that must be executed together, as was
299 previously necessary, especially if parts of them take a long time to run.
299 previously necessary, especially if parts of them take a long time to run.
300
300
301 At certain moments, it may be necessary to interrupt a calculation which is
301 At certain moments, it may be necessary to interrupt a calculation which is
302 taking too long to complete. This may be done with the `Kernel | Interrupt`
302 taking too long to complete. This may be done with the `Kernel | Interrupt`
303 menu option, or the :kbd:`Ctrl-m i` keyboard shortcut.
303 menu option, or the :kbd:`Ctrl-m i` keyboard shortcut.
304 Similarly, it may be necessary or desirable to restart the whole computational
304 Similarly, it may be necessary or desirable to restart the whole computational
305 process, with the `Kernel | Restart` menu option or :kbd:`Ctrl-m .`
305 process, with the `Kernel | Restart` menu option or :kbd:`Ctrl-m .`
306 shortcut.
306 shortcut.
307
307
308 A notebook may be downloaded in either a ``.ipynb`` or ``.py`` file from the
308 A notebook may be downloaded in either a ``.ipynb`` or ``.py`` file from the
309 menu option `File | Download as`. Choosing the ``.py`` option downloads a
309 menu option `File | Download as`. Choosing the ``.py`` option downloads a
310 Python ``.py`` script, in which all rich output has been removed and the
310 Python ``.py`` script, in which all rich output has been removed and the
311 content of markdown cells have been inserted as comments.
311 content of markdown cells have been inserted as comments.
312
312
313 .. seealso::
313 .. seealso::
314
314
315 `Running Code in the IPython Notebook`_ example notebook
315 `Running Code in the IPython Notebook`_ example notebook
316
316
317 `Basic Output`_ example notebook
317 `Basic Output`_ example notebook
318
318
319 :ref:`a warning about doing "roundtrip" conversions <note_about_roundtrip>`.
319 :ref:`a warning about doing "roundtrip" conversions <note_about_roundtrip>`.
320
320
321 .. _keyboard-shortcuts:
321 .. _keyboard-shortcuts:
322
322
323 Keyboard shortcuts
323 Keyboard shortcuts
324 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
324 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
325 All actions in the notebook can be performed with the mouse, but keyboard
325 All actions in the notebook can be performed with the mouse, but keyboard
326 shortcuts are also available for the most common ones. The essential shortcuts
326 shortcuts are also available for the most common ones. The essential shortcuts
327 to remember are the following:
327 to remember are the following:
328
328
329 * :kbd:`Shift-Enter`: run cell
329 * :kbd:`Shift-Enter`: run cell
330 Execute the current cell, show output (if any), and jump to the next cell
330 Execute the current cell, show output (if any), and jump to the next cell
331 below. If :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is invoked on the last cell, a new code
331 below. If :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is invoked on the last cell, a new code
332 cell will also be created. Note that in the notebook, typing :kbd:`Enter`
332 cell will also be created. Note that in the notebook, typing :kbd:`Enter`
333 on its own *never* forces execution, but rather just inserts a new line in
333 on its own *never* forces execution, but rather just inserts a new line in
334 the current cell. :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is equivalent to clicking the
334 the current cell. :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is equivalent to clicking the
335 ``Cell | Run`` menu item.
335 ``Cell | Run`` menu item.
336
336
337 * :kbd:`Ctrl-Enter`: run cell in-place
337 * :kbd:`Ctrl-Enter`: run cell in-place
338 Execute the current cell as if it were in "terminal mode", where any
338 Execute the current cell as if it were in "terminal mode", where any
339 output is shown, but the cursor *remains* in the current cell. The cell's
339 output is shown, but the cursor *remains* in the current cell. The cell's
340 entire contents are selected after execution, so you can just start typing
340 entire contents are selected after execution, so you can just start typing
341 and only the new input will be in the cell. This is convenient for doing
341 and only the new input will be in the cell. This is convenient for doing
342 quick experiments in place, or for querying things like filesystem
342 quick experiments in place, or for querying things like filesystem
343 content, without needing to create additional cells that you may not want
343 content, without needing to create additional cells that you may not want
344 to be saved in the notebook.
344 to be saved in the notebook.
345
345
346 * :kbd:`Alt-Enter`: run cell, insert below
346 * :kbd:`Alt-Enter`: run cell, insert below
347 Executes the current cell, shows the output, and inserts a *new*
347 Executes the current cell, shows the output, and inserts a *new*
348 cell between the current cell and the cell below (if one exists). This
348 cell between the current cell and the cell below (if one exists). This
349 is thus a shortcut for the sequence :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, :kbd:`Ctrl-m a`.
349 is thus a shortcut for the sequence :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, :kbd:`Ctrl-m a`.
350 (:kbd:`Ctrl-m a` adds a new cell above the current one.)
350 (:kbd:`Ctrl-m a` adds a new cell above the current one.)
351
351
352 * :kbd:`Ctrl-m`:
352 * :kbd:`Ctrl-m`:
353 This is the prefix for *all* other shortcuts, which consist of :kbd:`Ctrl-m`
353 This is the prefix for *all* other shortcuts, which consist of :kbd:`Ctrl-m`
354 followed by a single letter or character. For example, if you type
354 followed by a single letter or character. For example, if you type
355 :kbd:`Ctrl-m h` (that is, the sole letter :kbd:`h` after :kbd:`Ctrl-m`),
355 :kbd:`Ctrl-m h` (that is, the sole letter :kbd:`h` after :kbd:`Ctrl-m`),
356 IPython will show you all the available keyboard shortcuts.
356 IPython will show you all the available keyboard shortcuts.
357
357
358
358
359 ..
359 ..
360 TODO: these live in IPython/html/static/notebook/js/quickhelp.js
360 TODO: these live in IPython/html/static/notebook/js/quickhelp.js
361 They were last updated for IPython 1.0 release, so update them again for
361 They were last updated for IPython 1.0 release, so update them again for
362 future releases.
362 future releases.
363
363
364 Here is the complete set of keyboard shortcuts available:
364 Here is the complete set of keyboard shortcuts available:
365
365
366 ============ ==========================
366 ============ ==========================
367 **Shortcut** **Action**
367 **Shortcut** **Action**
368 ------------ --------------------------
368 ------------ --------------------------
369 Shift-Enter run cell
369 Shift-Enter run cell
370 Ctrl-Enter run cell in-place
370 Ctrl-Enter run cell in-place
371 Alt-Enter run cell, insert below
371 Alt-Enter run cell, insert below
372 Ctrl-m x cut cell
372 Ctrl-m x cut cell
373 Ctrl-m c copy cell
373 Ctrl-m c copy cell
374 Ctrl-m v paste cell
374 Ctrl-m v paste cell
375 Ctrl-m d delete cell
375 Ctrl-m d delete cell
376 Ctrl-m z undo last cell deletion
376 Ctrl-m z undo last cell deletion
377 Ctrl-m - split cell
377 Ctrl-m - split cell
378 Ctrl-m a insert cell above
378 Ctrl-m a insert cell above
379 Ctrl-m b insert cell below
379 Ctrl-m b insert cell below
380 Ctrl-m o toggle output
380 Ctrl-m o toggle output
381 Ctrl-m O toggle output scroll
381 Ctrl-m O toggle output scroll
382 Ctrl-m l toggle line numbers
382 Ctrl-m l toggle line numbers
383 Ctrl-m s save notebook
383 Ctrl-m s save notebook
384 Ctrl-m j move cell down
384 Ctrl-m j move cell down
385 Ctrl-m k move cell up
385 Ctrl-m k move cell up
386 Ctrl-m y code cell
386 Ctrl-m y code cell
387 Ctrl-m m markdown cell
387 Ctrl-m m markdown cell
388 Ctrl-m t raw cell
388 Ctrl-m t raw cell
389 Ctrl-m 1-6 heading 1-6 cell
389 Ctrl-m 1-6 heading 1-6 cell
390 Ctrl-m p select previous
390 Ctrl-m p select previous
391 Ctrl-m n select next
391 Ctrl-m n select next
392 Ctrl-m i interrupt kernel
392 Ctrl-m i interrupt kernel
393 Ctrl-m . restart kernel
393 Ctrl-m . restart kernel
394 Ctrl-m h show keyboard shortcuts
394 Ctrl-m h show keyboard shortcuts
395 ============ ==========================
395 ============ ==========================
396
396
397
397
398
398
399 Plotting
399 Plotting
400 --------
400 --------
401 One major feature of the notebook is the ability to display plots that are the
401 One major feature of the notebook is the ability to display plots that are the
402 output of running code cells. IPython is designed to work seamlessly with the
402 output of running code cells. IPython is designed to work seamlessly with the
403 matplotlib_ plotting library to provide this functionality.
403 matplotlib_ plotting library to provide this functionality.
404
404
405 To set this up, before any plotting is performed you must execute the
405 To set this up, before any plotting is performed you must execute the
406 ``%matplotlib`` :ref:`magic command <magics_explained>`. This performs the
406 ``%matplotlib`` :ref:`magic command <magics_explained>`. This performs the
407 necessary behind-the-scenes setup for IPython to work correctly hand in hand
407 necessary behind-the-scenes setup for IPython to work correctly hand in hand
408 with ``matplotlib``; it does *not*, however, actually execute any Python
408 with ``matplotlib``; it does *not*, however, actually execute any Python
409 ``import`` commands, that is, no names are added to the namespace.
409 ``import`` commands, that is, no names are added to the namespace.
410
410
411 If the ``%matplotlib`` magic is called without an argument, the
411 If the ``%matplotlib`` magic is called without an argument, the
412 output of a plotting command is displayed using the default ``matplotlib``
412 output of a plotting command is displayed using the default ``matplotlib``
413 backend in a separate window. Alternatively, the backend can be explicitly
413 backend in a separate window. Alternatively, the backend can be explicitly
414 requested using, for example::
414 requested using, for example::
415
415
416 %matplotlib gtk
416 %matplotlib gtk
417
417
418 A particularly interesting backend, provided by IPython, is the ``inline``
418 A particularly interesting backend, provided by IPython, is the ``inline``
419 backend. This is available only for the IPython Notebook and the
419 backend. This is available only for the IPython Notebook and the
420 :ref:`IPython QtConsole <qtconsole>`. It can be invoked as follows::
420 :ref:`IPython QtConsole <qtconsole>`. It can be invoked as follows::
421
421
422 %matplotlib inline
422 %matplotlib inline
423
423
424 With this backend, the output of plotting commands is displayed *inline*
424 With this backend, the output of plotting commands is displayed *inline*
425 within the notebook, directly below the code cell that produced it. The
425 within the notebook, directly below the code cell that produced it. The
426 resulting plots will then also be stored in the notebook document.
426 resulting plots will then also be stored in the notebook document.
427
427
428 .. seealso::
428 .. seealso::
429
429
430 `Plotting with Matplotlib`_ example notebook
430 `Plotting with Matplotlib`_ example notebook
431
431
432
432
433 Configuring the IPython Notebook
433 Configuring the IPython Notebook
434 --------------------------------
434 --------------------------------
435 The notebook server can be run with a variety of command line arguments.
435 The notebook server can be run with a variety of command line arguments.
436 To see a list of available options enter::
436 To see a list of available options enter::
437
437
438 $ ipython notebook --help
438 $ ipython notebook --help
439
439
440 Defaults for these options can also be set by creating a file named
440 Defaults for these options can also be set by creating a file named
441 ``ipython_notebook_config.py`` in your IPython *profile folder*. The profile
441 ``ipython_notebook_config.py`` in your IPython *profile folder*. The profile
442 folder is a subfolder of your IPython directory; to find out where it is
442 folder is a subfolder of your IPython directory; to find out where it is
443 located, run::
443 located, run::
444
444
445 $ ipython locate
445 $ ipython locate
446
446
447 To create a new set of default configuration files, with lots of information
447 To create a new set of default configuration files, with lots of information
448 on available options, use::
448 on available options, use::
449
449
450 $ ipython profile create
450 $ ipython profile create
451
451
452 .. seealso::
452 .. seealso::
453
453
454 :ref:`config_overview`, in particular :ref:`Profiles`.
454 :ref:`config_overview`, in particular :ref:`Profiles`.
455
455
456 :ref:`notebook_security`
456 :ref:`notebook_server_security`
457
457
458 :ref:`notebook_public_server`
458 :ref:`notebook_public_server`
459
459
460
460
461 .. _signing_notebooks:
461 .. _signing_notebooks:
462
462
463 Signing Notebooks
463 Signing Notebooks
464 -----------------
464 -----------------
465
465
466 To prevent untrusted code from executing on users' behalf when notebooks open,
466 To prevent untrusted code from executing on users' behalf when notebooks open,
467 we have added a signature to the notebook, stored in metadata.
467 we have added a signature to the notebook, stored in metadata.
468 The notebook server verifies this signature when a notebook is opened.
468 The notebook server verifies this signature when a notebook is opened.
469 If the signature stored in the notebook metadata does not match,
469 If the signature stored in the notebook metadata does not match,
470 javascript and HTML output will not be displayed on load,
470 javascript and HTML output will not be displayed on load,
471 and must be regenerated by re-executing the cells.
471 and must be regenerated by re-executing the cells.
472
472
473 Any notebook that you have executed yourself *in its entirety* will be considered trusted,
473 Any notebook that you have executed yourself *in its entirety* will be considered trusted,
474 and its HTML and javascript output will be displayed on load.
474 and its HTML and javascript output will be displayed on load.
475
475
476 If you need to see HTML or Javascript output without re-executing,
476 If you need to see HTML or Javascript output without re-executing,
477 you can explicitly trust notebooks, such as those shared with you,
477 you can explicitly trust notebooks, such as those shared with you,
478 or those that you have written yourself prior to IPython 2.0,
478 or those that you have written yourself prior to IPython 2.0,
479 at the command-line with::
479 at the command-line with::
480
480
481 $ ipython trust mynotebook.ipynb [other notebooks.ipynb]
481 $ ipython trust mynotebook.ipynb [other notebooks.ipynb]
482
482
483 This just generates a new signature stored in each notebook.
483 This just generates a new signature stored in each notebook.
484
484
485 You can generate a new notebook signing key with::
485 You can generate a new notebook signing key with::
486
486
487 $ ipython trust --reset
487 $ ipython trust --reset
488
488
489
489
490 Importing ``.py`` files
490 Importing ``.py`` files
491 -----------------------
491 -----------------------
492
492
493 ``.py`` files will be imported as a notebook with
493 ``.py`` files will be imported as a notebook with
494 the same basename, but an ``.ipynb`` extension, located in the notebook
494 the same basename, but an ``.ipynb`` extension, located in the notebook
495 directory. The notebook created will have just one cell, which will contain
495 directory. The notebook created will have just one cell, which will contain
496 all the code in the ``.py`` file. You can later manually partition this into
496 all the code in the ``.py`` file. You can later manually partition this into
497 individual cells using the ``Edit | Split Cell`` menu option, or the
497 individual cells using the ``Edit | Split Cell`` menu option, or the
498 :kbd:`Ctrl-m -` keyboard shortcut.
498 :kbd:`Ctrl-m -` keyboard shortcut.
499
499
500 Note that ``.py`` scripts obtained from a notebook document using :doc:`nbconvert <nbconvert>`
500 Note that ``.py`` scripts obtained from a notebook document using :doc:`nbconvert <nbconvert>`
501 maintain the structure of the notebook in comments. Reimporting such a
501 maintain the structure of the notebook in comments. Reimporting such a
502 script back into a notebook will preserve this structure.
502 script back into a notebook will preserve this structure.
503
503
504 .. _note_about_roundtrip:
504 .. _note_about_roundtrip:
505
505
506 .. warning::
506 .. warning::
507
507
508 While in simple cases you can "roundtrip" a notebook to Python, edit the
508 While in simple cases you can "roundtrip" a notebook to Python, edit the
509 Python file, and then import it back without loss of main content, this is
509 Python file, and then import it back without loss of main content, this is
510 in general *not guaranteed to work*. First, there is extra metadata
510 in general *not guaranteed to work*. First, there is extra metadata
511 saved in the notebook that may not be saved to the ``.py`` format. And as
511 saved in the notebook that may not be saved to the ``.py`` format. And as
512 the notebook format evolves in complexity, there will be attributes of the
512 the notebook format evolves in complexity, there will be attributes of the
513 notebook that will not survive a roundtrip through the Python form. You
513 notebook that will not survive a roundtrip through the Python form. You
514 should think of the Python format as a way to output a script version of a
514 should think of the Python format as a way to output a script version of a
515 notebook and the import capabilities as a way to load existing code to get
515 notebook and the import capabilities as a way to load existing code to get
516 a notebook started. But the Python version is *not* an alternate notebook
516 a notebook started. But the Python version is *not* an alternate notebook
517 format.
517 format.
518
518
519 .. seealso::
519 .. seealso::
520 :ref:`notebook_format`
520 :ref:`notebook_format`
521
521
522 .. include:: ../links.txt
522 .. include:: ../links.txt
@@ -1,159 +1,159 b''
1 .. _working_remotely:
1 .. _working_remotely:
2
2
3 Running a notebook server
3 Running a notebook server
4 =========================
4 =========================
5
5
6
6
7 The :ref:`IPython notebook <htmlnotebook>` web-application is based on a
7 The :ref:`IPython notebook <htmlnotebook>` web-application is based on a
8 server-client structure. This server uses a :ref:`two-process kernel
8 server-client structure. This server uses a :ref:`two-process kernel
9 architecture <ipythonzmq>` based on ZeroMQ_, as well as Tornado_ for serving
9 architecture <ipythonzmq>` based on ZeroMQ_, as well as Tornado_ for serving
10 HTTP requests. By default, a notebook server runs on http://127.0.0.1:8888/
10 HTTP requests. By default, a notebook server runs on http://127.0.0.1:8888/
11 and is accessible only from `localhost`. This document describes how you can
11 and is accessible only from `localhost`. This document describes how you can
12 :ref:`secure a notebook server <notebook_security>` and how to :ref:`run it on
12 :ref:`secure a notebook server <notebook_server_security>` and how to :ref:`run it on
13 a public interface <notebook_public_server>`.
13 a public interface <notebook_public_server>`.
14
14
15 .. _ZeroMQ: http://zeromq.org
15 .. _ZeroMQ: http://zeromq.org
16
16
17 .. _Tornado: http://www.tornadoweb.org
17 .. _Tornado: http://www.tornadoweb.org
18
18
19
19
20 .. _notebook_security:
20 .. _notebook_server_security:
21
21
22 Securing a notebook server
22 Securing a notebook server
23 --------------------------
23 --------------------------
24
24
25 You can protect your notebook server with a simple single password by
25 You can protect your notebook server with a simple single password by
26 setting the :attr:`NotebookApp.password` configurable. You can prepare a
26 setting the :attr:`NotebookApp.password` configurable. You can prepare a
27 hashed password using the function :func:`IPython.lib.security.passwd`:
27 hashed password using the function :func:`IPython.lib.security.passwd`:
28
28
29 .. sourcecode:: ipython
29 .. sourcecode:: ipython
30
30
31 In [1]: from IPython.lib import passwd
31 In [1]: from IPython.lib import passwd
32 In [2]: passwd()
32 In [2]: passwd()
33 Enter password:
33 Enter password:
34 Verify password:
34 Verify password:
35 Out[2]: 'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed'
35 Out[2]: 'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed'
36
36
37 .. note::
37 .. note::
38
38
39 :func:`~IPython.lib.security.passwd` can also take the password as a string
39 :func:`~IPython.lib.security.passwd` can also take the password as a string
40 argument. **Do not** pass it as an argument inside an IPython session, as it
40 argument. **Do not** pass it as an argument inside an IPython session, as it
41 will be saved in your input history.
41 will be saved in your input history.
42
42
43 You can then add this to your :file:`ipython_notebook_config.py`, e.g.::
43 You can then add this to your :file:`ipython_notebook_config.py`, e.g.::
44
44
45 # Password to use for web authentication
45 # Password to use for web authentication
46 c = get_config()
46 c = get_config()
47 c.NotebookApp.password =
47 c.NotebookApp.password =
48 u'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed'
48 u'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed'
49
49
50 When using a password, it is a good idea to also use SSL, so that your
50 When using a password, it is a good idea to also use SSL, so that your
51 password is not sent unencrypted by your browser. You can start the notebook
51 password is not sent unencrypted by your browser. You can start the notebook
52 to communicate via a secure protocol mode using a self-signed certificate with
52 to communicate via a secure protocol mode using a self-signed certificate with
53 the command::
53 the command::
54
54
55 $ ipython notebook --certfile=mycert.pem
55 $ ipython notebook --certfile=mycert.pem
56
56
57 .. note::
57 .. note::
58
58
59 A self-signed certificate can be generated with ``openssl``. For example,
59 A self-signed certificate can be generated with ``openssl``. For example,
60 the following command will create a certificate valid for 365 days with
60 the following command will create a certificate valid for 365 days with
61 both the key and certificate data written to the same file::
61 both the key and certificate data written to the same file::
62
62
63 $ openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout mycert.pem -out mycert.pem
63 $ openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout mycert.pem -out mycert.pem
64
64
65 Your browser will warn you of a dangerous certificate because it is
65 Your browser will warn you of a dangerous certificate because it is
66 self-signed. If you want to have a fully compliant certificate that will not
66 self-signed. If you want to have a fully compliant certificate that will not
67 raise warnings, it is possible (but rather involved) to obtain one,
67 raise warnings, it is possible (but rather involved) to obtain one,
68 as explained in detail in `this tutorial`__.
68 as explained in detail in `this tutorial`__.
69
69
70 .. __: http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/how-to-get-set-with-a-secure-sertificate-for-free.ars
70 .. __: http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/how-to-get-set-with-a-secure-sertificate-for-free.ars
71
71
72 Keep in mind that when you enable SSL support, you will need to access the
72 Keep in mind that when you enable SSL support, you will need to access the
73 notebook server over ``https://``, not over plain ``http://``. The startup
73 notebook server over ``https://``, not over plain ``http://``. The startup
74 message from the server prints this, but it is easy to overlook and think the
74 message from the server prints this, but it is easy to overlook and think the
75 server is for some reason non-responsive.
75 server is for some reason non-responsive.
76
76
77
77
78 .. _notebook_public_server:
78 .. _notebook_public_server:
79
79
80 Running a public notebook server
80 Running a public notebook server
81 --------------------------------
81 --------------------------------
82
82
83 If you want to access your notebook server remotely via a web browser,
83 If you want to access your notebook server remotely via a web browser,
84 you can do the following.
84 you can do the following.
85
85
86 Start by creating a certificate file and a hashed password, as explained
86 Start by creating a certificate file and a hashed password, as explained
87 above. Then create a custom profile for the notebook, with the following
87 above. Then create a custom profile for the notebook, with the following
88 command line, type::
88 command line, type::
89
89
90 $ ipython profile create nbserver
90 $ ipython profile create nbserver
91
91
92 In the profile directory just created, edit the file
92 In the profile directory just created, edit the file
93 ``ipython_notebook_config.py``. By default, the file has all fields
93 ``ipython_notebook_config.py``. By default, the file has all fields
94 commented; the minimum set you need to uncomment and edit is the following::
94 commented; the minimum set you need to uncomment and edit is the following::
95
95
96 c = get_config()
96 c = get_config()
97
97
98 # Kernel config
98 # Kernel config
99 c.IPKernelApp.pylab = 'inline' # if you want plotting support always
99 c.IPKernelApp.pylab = 'inline' # if you want plotting support always
100
100
101 # Notebook config
101 # Notebook config
102 c.NotebookApp.certfile = u'/absolute/path/to/your/certificate/mycert.pem'
102 c.NotebookApp.certfile = u'/absolute/path/to/your/certificate/mycert.pem'
103 c.NotebookApp.ip = '*'
103 c.NotebookApp.ip = '*'
104 c.NotebookApp.open_browser = False
104 c.NotebookApp.open_browser = False
105 c.NotebookApp.password = u'sha1:bcd259ccf...[your hashed password here]'
105 c.NotebookApp.password = u'sha1:bcd259ccf...[your hashed password here]'
106 # It is a good idea to put it on a known, fixed port
106 # It is a good idea to put it on a known, fixed port
107 c.NotebookApp.port = 9999
107 c.NotebookApp.port = 9999
108
108
109 You can then start the notebook and access it later by pointing your browser
109 You can then start the notebook and access it later by pointing your browser
110 to ``https://your.host.com:9999`` with ``ipython notebook
110 to ``https://your.host.com:9999`` with ``ipython notebook
111 --profile=nbserver``.
111 --profile=nbserver``.
112
112
113 Running with a different URL prefix
113 Running with a different URL prefix
114 -----------------------------------
114 -----------------------------------
115
115
116 The notebook dashboard (the landing page with an overview
116 The notebook dashboard (the landing page with an overview
117 of the notebooks in your working directory) typically lives at the URL
117 of the notebooks in your working directory) typically lives at the URL
118 ``http://localhost:8888/``. If you prefer that it lives, together with the
118 ``http://localhost:8888/``. If you prefer that it lives, together with the
119 rest of the notebook, under a sub-directory,
119 rest of the notebook, under a sub-directory,
120 e.g. ``http://localhost:8888/ipython/``, you can do so with
120 e.g. ``http://localhost:8888/ipython/``, you can do so with
121 configuration options like the following (see above for instructions about
121 configuration options like the following (see above for instructions about
122 modifying ``ipython_notebook_config.py``)::
122 modifying ``ipython_notebook_config.py``)::
123
123
124 c.NotebookApp.base_url = '/ipython/'
124 c.NotebookApp.base_url = '/ipython/'
125 c.NotebookApp.webapp_settings = {'static_url_prefix':'/ipython/static/'}
125 c.NotebookApp.webapp_settings = {'static_url_prefix':'/ipython/static/'}
126
126
127 Using a different notebook store
127 Using a different notebook store
128 --------------------------------
128 --------------------------------
129
129
130 By default, the notebook server stores the notebook documents that it saves as
130 By default, the notebook server stores the notebook documents that it saves as
131 files in the working directory of the notebook server, also known as the
131 files in the working directory of the notebook server, also known as the
132 ``notebook_dir``. This logic is implemented in the
132 ``notebook_dir``. This logic is implemented in the
133 :class:`FileNotebookManager` class. However, the server can be configured to
133 :class:`FileNotebookManager` class. However, the server can be configured to
134 use a different notebook manager class, which can
134 use a different notebook manager class, which can
135 store the notebooks in a different format.
135 store the notebooks in a different format.
136
136
137 The bookstore_ package currently allows users to store notebooks on Rackspace
137 The bookstore_ package currently allows users to store notebooks on Rackspace
138 CloudFiles or OpenStack Swift based object stores.
138 CloudFiles or OpenStack Swift based object stores.
139
139
140 Writing a notebook manager is as simple as extending the base class
140 Writing a notebook manager is as simple as extending the base class
141 :class:`NotebookManager`. The simple_notebook_manager_ provides a great example
141 :class:`NotebookManager`. The simple_notebook_manager_ provides a great example
142 of an in memory notebook manager, created solely for the purpose of
142 of an in memory notebook manager, created solely for the purpose of
143 illustrating the notebook manager API.
143 illustrating the notebook manager API.
144
144
145 .. _bookstore: https://github.com/rgbkrk/bookstore
145 .. _bookstore: https://github.com/rgbkrk/bookstore
146
146
147 .. _simple_notebook_manager: https://github.com/khinsen/simple_notebook_manager
147 .. _simple_notebook_manager: https://github.com/khinsen/simple_notebook_manager
148
148
149 Known issues
149 Known issues
150 ------------
150 ------------
151
151
152 When behind a proxy, especially if your system or browser is set to autodetect
152 When behind a proxy, especially if your system or browser is set to autodetect
153 the proxy, the notebook web application might fail to connect to the server's
153 the proxy, the notebook web application might fail to connect to the server's
154 websockets, and present you with a warning at startup. In this case, you need
154 websockets, and present you with a warning at startup. In this case, you need
155 to configure your system not to use the proxy for the server's address.
155 to configure your system not to use the proxy for the server's address.
156
156
157 For example, in Firefox, go to the Preferences panel, Advanced section,
157 For example, in Firefox, go to the Preferences panel, Advanced section,
158 Network tab, click 'Settings...', and add the address of the notebook server
158 Network tab, click 'Settings...', and add the address of the notebook server
159 to the 'No proxy for' field.
159 to the 'No proxy for' field.
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