Install Streamlit

There are multiple ways to set up your development environment and install Streamlit. Developing locally with Python installed on your own computer is the most common scenario.

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Try a Streamlit Playground that runs in your browser — no installation required. (Note that this is not how Streamlit is meant to be used, because it has many downsides. That's why it's a playground!)

arrow_forwardInstructions for the playground

Summary for experienced Python developers

  1. To set up your Python environment and test your installation, execute the following terminal commands:

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    pip install streamlit
streamlit hello

  2. Jump to our Basic concepts.

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If you use an AI coding agent, install Streamlit's official agent skills so it follows current Streamlit APIs:

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streamlit skills

For details, see streamlit skills.

Install Streamlit on your machine

Option 1: I like the command line

Install Streamlit on your own machine using tools like venv and pip.

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Option 2: I prefer a graphical interface

Install Streamlit using the Anaconda Distribution graphical user interface. This is also the best approach if you're on Windows or don't have Python set up.

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Create an app in the cloud

Option 1: I want a free cloud environment

Use Streamlit Community Cloud with GitHub Codespaces so you don't have to go through the trouble of installing Python and setting up an environment.

arrow_forwardInstructions for GitHub Codespaces

Option 2: I need something secure, controlled, and in the cloud

Use Streamlit in Snowflake to code your apps in the cloud, right alongside your data with role-based access controls.

arrow_forwardInstructions for Snowflake
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