Use virtualenv with a Python Jupyter notebook

Using a virtual environment with a Jupyter notebook is easy!

Install and use virtualenv

For instructions on installing, using, and activating virtualenv, refer to my blog article here.

NOTE: You may use your virtual environment of choice.

Add virtualenv environment to Jupyter notebook

1. Activate the virtual environment
2. Install ipykernel

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pip3 install ipykernel

3. Use the ipykernel install command

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python3 -m ipykernel install --user --name=venv # this name can be anything

4. Open jupyter-lab and click on the environment labeled venv

The ipykernel install command uses the current environment when creating the kernel.