How do I save .py files in IPython notebook with the .ipynb files

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How do I set my IPython Notebook so that whenever I save the .ipynb file it will also automatically save the file as a .py file (in the same directory)?

In particular every time I make a change to a notebook I don't want to have to download the file as a .py file and then move the downloaded file into the directory.

I recently moved to a Mac and was able to do this on my previous (PC) setup, but haven't been able to find how to explicitly set IPython to do this.

how did you do it on your PC setup?

Paul H
– Paul H

2013-12-19 20:10:01 +00:00
Commented Dec 19, 2013 at 20:10 — Paul H
– Paul H, Commented Dec 19, 2013 at 20:10
I don't remember as it was several years ago.

Nate Ackerman
– Nate Ackerman

2013-12-19 20:26:46 +00:00
Commented Dec 19, 2013 at 20:26 — Nate Ackerman
– Nate Ackerman, Commented Dec 19, 2013 at 20:26

Thomas K · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-20 02:27:30Z

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You can start the notebook server with a --script flag, or set this variable to True in the file ipython_notebook_config.py:

c.FileNotebookManager.save_script = True

answered Dec 20, 2013 at 2:27

Thomas K

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Dror Over a year ago

I might need to add c = get_config() beforehand in the config file

Thomas K Over a year ago

I think the config files are created with that line at the top, but if they're not, yes, you'll need to add it.

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