In simple English
Livebook is a web application for writing interactive code documents. You can run code blocks, display charts, and query databases in your browser. Several people can work on the same document at the same time. It runs on your own computer or server and uses an open file format. It is free to use.
What it is
Livebook provides an environment for running Elixir code inside structured Markdown documents. It includes support for real-time collaboration, custom charts, and automated smart cells.
What it is good for
This is good for solo builders who want to write reproducible data analysis, prototype software ideas, or document existing codebases with live examples.
- Runs code inside Markdown files that you can easily save and share.
- Supports real-time collaboration with other users out of the box.
- Includes smart cells for common tasks like querying databases and plotting charts without writing boilerplate.
- Requires an understanding of the Elixir programming language to use effectively.
- Running code locally gives the application full read and write access to your machine.
- Memory needs grow when you load large datasets or run heavy computations.
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docker run -p 8080:8080 -p 8081:8081 --pull always ghcr.io/livebook-dev/livebook