---
title: "Getting Started with Jupyter Notebooks"
description: "Guide on our Jupyter Notebook integration to help workflow automation."
url: https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/6463715-getting-started-with-jupyter-notebooks
collection: "Interactive elements"
updated: 2026-10-29
language: en
---

# Getting Started with Jupyter Notebooks

Guide on our Jupyter Notebook integration to help workflow automation.

_Jupyter Notebooks directly provide a Python programming environment within your Labstep experiments and protocols. Combined with the_ [_Labstep API_](https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/1786226-getting-started-with-the-labstep-api.md)_, they enable the vast potential for automating your workflows and data analysis within the Labstep user interface (UI). In this article, learn how you can build reusable workflows that connect your data and power your research. For more information, check out our webinar on automating your workflow_ [_here_](https://youtu.be/pEriG2KfmIY)_._

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# **Setting up your first notebook:**

To get started with Jupyter Notebooks, make sure you have the feature enabled for your organisation. For more information, contact us via [info@labstep.com](mailto:info@labstep.com) or reach out to your dedicated account manager.

1.  Use the _slash command_ '/' in your entry and start typing "**Jupyter**".
    
2.  Select "**Jupyter Notebook**"
    
3.  Name your notebook at the top and enter your script in the cells below. You can run your script within the editor and visualise your output below the script.
    
4.  Execute your script directly in your Labstep experiment or protocol by pressing the blue play button '▷' on the right-hand side of the script.
    

**_Labstep team tip:_** _When leaving the notebook, ensure your work is saved using the save icon in the top left corner of the editor. If you don't see Jupyter Notebooks appear in your list of interactive elements, you do not have the feature enabled on your account._

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154027_0687.gif)

Click [here](https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/6463759-using-the-labstep-api-with-jupyter-notebooks.md) to learn how to use the Jupyter Notebooks with the Labstep API.  
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**_Still need help?_**

_Contact us_ [_here_](mailto:info@labstep.com) _or start a conversation with a member of our team using our in-app chat._