jupyter-collaboration-ui
JupyterLab/Jupyter Notebook 7+ extension providing user interface integration for real time collaboration
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you run JupyterLab 4 or Jupyter Notebook 7+ and need real-time collaboration. The extension is actively maintained, has no external dependencies, installs cleanly, and carries a permissive license. It is a straightforward addition to enable multi-user notebook sessions. Verify that your deployment includes the necessary backend infrastructure (jupyter-ydoc or similar) to actually synchronize edits across users.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires JupyterLab 4 or Jupyter Notebook 7+ to be installed and running.
- Python 3.10 or later.
- Low friction install with no runtime dependencies.
License · maintenance · safety
permissive license (permissive) — Modified BSD License (permissive). You may use, modify, and distribute this software freely, including in proprietary applications, provided you retain the copyright notice and disclaimer.
last release 2026-08-03 (11 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-03 · 267 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 217,912 downloads/mo, #9,349 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install jupyter-collaboration-ui
# Then launch JupyterLab; collaboration UI elements appear automatically in the interface.- Whether this package alone enables multi-user sessions or if a separate backend/server component is required for actual real-time sync.
- What specific collaboration features are exposed in the UI (e.g., cursor awareness, presence indicators, conflict resolution).
- Whether jupyter-ydoc or other Y document support is automatically included or must be installed separately.
What it is and what it does
jupyter-collaboration-ui is a JupyterLab extension that integrates real-time collaboration support into the notebook interface. It provides UI components and integration points for Y documents (a CRDT-based collaboration framework), allowing multiple users to see and interact with shared notebooks simultaneously.
The package is a prebuilt extension that installs directly into JupyterLab 4 or Jupyter Notebook 7+. It has no runtime dependencies beyond the Jupyter environment itself, making it straightforward to add to an existing installation. The extension is actively maintained by the Jupyter Development Team and supports modern Python versions.
Use it for
- Enable live collaborative editing in JupyterLab so team members can work on the same notebook at the same time.
- Add presence indicators and shared cursor awareness to notebook sessions for better team coordination.
- Provide a UI layer for real-time synchronization of notebook cells and outputs across multiple connected clients.
- Integrate collaboration features into Jupyter Notebook 7+ deployments for classroom or research team environments.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you run JupyterLab 4 or Jupyter Notebook 7+ and need real-time collaboration.
The extension is actively maintained, has no external dependencies, installs cleanly, and carries a permissive license. It is a straightforward addition to enable multi-user notebook sessions. Verify that your deployment includes the necessary backend infrastructure (jupyter-ydoc or similar) to actually synchronize edits across users.
Install
jupyter-collaboration-ui on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction install with no runtime dependencies. Actively maintained with a recent release (11 days old) and steady repository activity. Supports current Python versions (3.10–3.14).
Requires JupyterLab 4 or Jupyter Notebook 7+ to be installed and running. Python 3.10 or later.
License in practice
Modified BSD License (permissive). You may use, modify, and distribute this software freely, including in proprietary applications, provided you retain the copyright notice and disclaimer.
Quickstart
pip install jupyter-collaboration-ui
# Then launch JupyterLab; collaboration UI elements appear automatically in the interface.Verify before relying
- Whether this package alone enables multi-user sessions or if a separate backend/server component is required for actual real-time sync.
- What specific collaboration features are exposed in the UI (e.g., cursor awareness, presence indicators, conflict resolution).
- Whether jupyter-ydoc or other Y document support is automatically included or must be installed separately.
Package facts
| License | permissive license permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 11 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 217,912 / month, #9,349 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Framework :: JupyterFramework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLabFramework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLab :: 4Framework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLab :: ExtensionsFramework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLab :: Extensions :: PrebuiltIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: Science/ResearchIntended Audience :: System AdministratorsLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14 |
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