Hey there, Folks!
It's been a while, hasn't it?
Today, I'm excited to share a neat trick that'll make your Jupyter Lab or notebook experience even better: customizing themes.
Ever felt like your eyes were getting tired from staring at bright screens for too long? Trust me, you're not alone. That's where custom themes come in handy. They're not just easy on the eyes, especially in low-light settings, but they also give your workspace a geeky-cool vibe.
Now, we all have our preferences when it comes to themes. While some swear by the classic dark theme, others might prefer something a bit more colorful. Well, good news! I'm here to show you how to switch up your Jupyter themes to suit your style.
And guess what? It's all thanks to a fantastic third-party extension called "jupyterthemes," brought to you by the awesome Kyle Dunovan. You can find more about it on his GitHub page (https://github.com/dunovank/jupyter-themes).
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Let's dive in and give your Jupyter environment a fresh new look!
Step 1: Install jupyterthemes
Before we get started, make sure you have the following:
- Python 3: This theme has been tested on Python 3.8, but it should work with any Python 3 version from Python 3.4 onwards.
- Jupyter: You'll need either Miniconda or Anaconda installed.
- Matplotlib: If you haven't already installed Matplotlib, you can do so using the following command:
pip install matplotlib
Once you've checked off all the prerequisites mentioned above, you're ready to install jupyterthemes. Simply proceed to the terminal and run the following command:
pip install jupyterthemes
If you prefer using Conda over pip for installation, you can do so by executing the following command in your terminal:
conda install -c conda-forge jupyterthemes
Step 2: Check available themes
To list the available themes, simply use the following command in your terminal:
jt -l
This will show you the following themes as below;
chesterish
grade3
gruvboxd
gruvboxl
monokai
oceans16
onedork
solarizedd
solarizedl
Step 3: Choose a theme
Now it's time to explore the themes and find the one that suits your style. You can easily do this by using the following command in your terminal:
jt -t chesterish
If you ever want to revert back to the original Jupyter theme, simply type the following command in your terminal:
jt -r
Once you've set a theme using the "jt -t" command, the customization options don't end there! There's a whole array of options you can explore to tweak your Jupyter environment to your liking. To see all the available customization options, simply use the command:
jt -tThis will show you the options as below:
usage: jt [-h] [-l] [-t THEME] [-f MONOFONT] [-fs MONOSIZE] [-nf NBFONT]
[-nfs NBFONTSIZE] [-tf TCFONT] [-tfs TCFONTSIZE] [-dfs DFFONTSIZE]
[-ofs OUTFONTSIZE] [-mathfs MATHFONTSIZE] [-m MARGINS]
[-cursw CURSORWIDTH] [-cursc CURSORCOLOR] [-cellw CELLWIDTH]
[-lineh LINEHEIGHT] [-altp] [-altmd] [-altout] [-P] [-T] [-N] [-kl]
[-vim] [-r] [-dfonts]
The description of these are below;
| cl options | arg | |
|---|---|---|
| Usage help | -h | |
| List Themes | -l | |
| Theme Name to Install | -t | |
| Code Font | -f | |
| Code Font-Size | -fs | |
| Notebook Font | -nf | |
| Notebook Font Size | -nfs | |
| Text/MD Cell Font | -tf | |
| Text/MD Cell Fontsize | -tfs | |
| Pandas DF Fontsize | -dfs | |
| Output Area Fontsize | -ofs | |
| Mathjax Fontsize (%) | -mathfs | |
| Intro Page Margins | -m | |
| Cell Width | -cellw | |
| Line Height | -lineh | |
| Cursor Width | -cursw | |
| Cursor Color | -cursc | |
| Alt Prompt Layout | -altp | |
| Alt Markdown BG Color | -altmd | |
| Alt Output BG Color | -altout | |
| Style Vim NBExt* | -vim | |
| Toolbar Visible | -T | |
| Name & Logo Visible | -N | |
| Kernel Logo Visible | -kl | |
| Reset Default Theme | -r | |
| Force Default Fonts | -dfonts |
For example, if you're looking to adjust the font size of your selected theme, you can easily do so using the following command in your terminal:
jt -t onedork -fs 14
My favourite dark mode setting is below
jt -t onedork -fs 96 -altp -tfs 12 -nfs 120 -cursc o -cursw 5 -cellw 96% -T -altmd -kl -T -N
It will look like this;
My favourite light mode setting is below
jt -t grade3 -fs 96 -altp -tfs 12 -nfs 120 -cursc o -cursw 5 -cellw 96% -T -altmd -kl -T -NIt will look like this;
In Jupyter Lab
The above method is for Jupyter Notebook. In Jupyter Lab, you have the direct option to change themes as follows:
Imagine being able to read code and documentation comfortably without squinting or straining your eyes. It's these little adjustments that contribute to a more pleasant and efficient coding experience. Plus, when you're working in a setup that feels right for you, it can help clear your mind and boost your focus.
So, don't overlook the power of customization. Take the time to explore the various options available and tailor your Jupyter environment to your liking. Your eyes and your productivity will thank you for it!
Feel free to reach out to the author if you have any questions or need any scientific assistance: Akash (akashspunnayil@gmail.com)
Happy coding!
Cheers!
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