(Desktop) Anaconda Assistant in JupyterLab#

This topic provides guidance on accessing the Anaconda AI Assistant specifically in a local (desktop) instance of JupterLab. As the Assistant is virtually identical to its cloud counterpart in Anaconda Notebooks, refer to our Anaconda Assistant quickstart guide for guidance on using the Assistant.

Accessing the Anaconda Assistant#

You can enable and access the Anaconda Assistant in a local JupyterLab instance through either the command line interface (CLI) or Anaconda Navigator, the graphical user interface (GUI) that is automatically installed with Anaconda.

Command line interface (CLI)#

Install the anaconda-toolbox package (which contains the Assistant) and launch JupyterLab using the following instructions:

  1. Open a terminal (Anaconda Prompt for Windows users).

  2. Install anaconda-toolbox:

    conda install anaconda-toolbox

  3. Launch JupyterLab:

    jupyter lab

  4. Open a new notebook. The Assistant appears to the right of the notebook.

  5. Log in or create an account.

You can submit 30 requests to the Assistant for free—after that, you must upgrade your account to interact further with the Assistant.

Refer to our Anaconda Assistant quickstart guide for guidance on using the Assistant.

Anaconda Navigator#

Open Anaconda Navigator, install the anaconda-toolbox package (which contains the Assistant), and launch JupyterLab using the following instructions:

  1. Open Anaconda Navigator.

    Click Start, search for Anaconda Navigator, and then click to open.

    Click Launchpad and select Anaconda Navigator. Alternatively, use Cmd + Space to open Spotlight Search, type “Navigator”, and then press Enter to open the program.

    Note

    If you run into any issues opening Navigator, refer to our Navigator troubleshooting topic for assistance.

  2. Locate the anaconda-toolbox tile and click Install.

  3. Once the installation is complete, click Launch on the same tile to launch a new JupterLab session.

  4. Open a new notebook. The Assistant appears to the right of the notebook.

  5. Log in or create an account.

You can submit 30 requests to the Assistant for free—after that, you must upgrade your account to interact further with the Assistant.

Refer to our Anaconda Assistant quickstart guide for guidance on using the Assistant.