Getting Started

The easiest way to install SciencePlots is by using pip:

# to install the lastest release (from PyPI)
pip install SciencePlots

# to install the lastest release (using Conda)
conda install -c conda-forge scienceplots

# to install the latest commit (from GitHub)
pip install git+https://github.com/garrettj403/SciencePlots

# to clone and then install from a local copy
git clone https://github.com/garrettj403/SciencePlots.git
cd SciencePlots
pip install -e .

Import the package with import scienceplots and Matplotlib will be able to find specified styles.

Notes:

• SciencePlots requires Latex (see Latex installation instructions).
• If you would like to use CJK fonts, you will need to install these font separately (see CJK font installation instructions). Deprecated. See issue#84

Please see the FAQ section for more information and troubleshooting.