start ipython notebook with python file

Question

I am not very familiar with python/ipython but somebody was asking me whether it is possible to start an ipython notebook with a specific python file. It then could be used for

Answer 1

Since the question is quite broad and asking for recommendations, here are my suggestions:

1. cross-platform nbopen, which opens ipynb using command-line or optional explorer integration:

https://github.com/takluyver/nbopen

Please note that I have one open ticket for complete Windows explorer integration:

https://github.com/takluyver/nbopen/issues/12

[copied from github page]

Installation:

pip install nbopen

Usage:

nbopen AwesomeNotebook.ipynb

2. run ipynb without launching the browser interface, with many useful options:

https://github.com/paulgb/runipy

[copied from github page]

Installation:

$ pip install runipy

To run a .ipynb file as a script, run:

$ runipy MyNotebook.ipynb

To save the output of each cell back to the notebook file, run:

$ runipy -o MyNotebook.ipynb

To save the notebook output as a new notebook, run:

$ runipy MyNotebook.ipynb OutputNotebook.ipynb

To run a .ipynb file and generate an HTML report, run:

$ runipy MyNotebook.ipynb --html report.html