Anaconda Navigator
Anaconda Navigator
Anaconda Navigator is a desktop graphical interface included with the Anaconda Distribution. It provides a user‑friendly way to:
- Launch applications (such as Anaconda Toolbox, JupyterLab, Spyder, or VS Code)
- Manage Conda environments without using the command line
- Search for and install Python (and R) packages from repositories like Anaconda Cloud
Anaconda Navigator Features
Some of the features are as follows:
- User-Friendly Interface – Allows users to manage their Python environments without using the command line.
- Package Management – Install, update, and remove Python libraries easily.
- Environment Management – Create and switch between different Python environments.
- Integrated Tools – Provides access to Jupyter Notebook, JupyterLab, Spyder, VS Code, and other data science tools.
- Conda Support – Uses the Conda package manager for dependency management.
- Anaconda Assistant -AI-powered Assistant for Anaconda Notebooks.
Launching Navigator
Follow the below steps to launch Anaconda Navigator on Windows operating system:
Start Menu >> Anaconda Navigator
Alternatively, type “Anaconda Navigator” in the Search box, and then click its icon in the search result.
Linux operating system: Open a terminal and type the following command:
$ anaconda-navigator
Once started, Navigator automatically checks for updates. If an update is available, you’ll be prompted to update.