Anaconda ipython qtconsole launcher

Question

I am using Kubuntu 16.04 with kde 5.6.4. I have installed anaconda python 3.5 which includes ipython qtconsole.

To launch ipython qtconsole, I have to type ipython qtconsole in terminal. Is there anyway I can create a launcher for it?

I know there a package, but it doesn't link to the anaconda python 3.5 and I don't want another separate python 3.5.

abhishek ~ $ apt-cache search ipython3-qtconsole
ipython3 - enhanced interactive Python 3 shell
ipython3-qtconsole - enhanced interactive Python 3 shell - Qt console

Sorry I meant this: http://linuxguidelinux.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/kde4howtocreatelauncherapplication.html — Jacques Gaudin, Jul 05 '16 at 13:25

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 05 '16 at 14:41

Try creating a Desktop file, with an absolute path to the required ipython, such as:

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Exec=/anaconda/bin/ipython qtconsole %u
Name=Jupyter Console
GenericName=Qt Application
Comment=Run a new IPython QT Console
Categories=Qt;KDE;
# MimeType=application/x-your-mime-type;
# Icon=some-icon
# X-DocPath=yourapp/index.html
# Terminal=false

Save this text file in ~/.local/share/applications/ipython_qtconsole.desktop, and then drag the .desktop file into your launcher.

I am only guessing the location of your ipython is /anaconda/bin/ipython; to determine the correct path, run which ipython in terminal.

Anaconda ipython qtconsole launcher

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