Installation Guide

Get IPython up and running on your system

Quick Install

If you already have Python installed, the easiest way to install IPython is with pip:

pip install ipython

You can also view IPython on PyPI to see version history, download statistics, and more.

After installation, start IPython by running:

ipython

Package Managers

Conda / Anaconda

If you use Conda (Anaconda or Miniconda):

conda install ipython

macOS Homebrew

brew install ipython

Linux Package Managers

On Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt install ipython3

On Fedora:

sudo dnf install ipython

Pipx (Isolated Installation)

For an isolated IPython installation:

pipx install ipython

Verify Installation

Check your IPython installation:

ipython --version

For detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting, see the official documentation.