What it does
Streamlit lets someone who writes Python build a web app in minutes. A few lines of code can add sliders, charts, tables and chat boxes, and the app updates as you edit.
It's widely used for data dashboards and AI chatbot demos. Apps can be shared for free on Streamlit's Community Cloud.
Who it's for
Data scientists and Python programmers who want to share their work as a simple app.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. Needs basic Python programming. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Web browser, Cloud
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- StreamPot: Run FFmpeg as an API with fluent-FFmpeg compatibility, queues and S3Hacker News · Jul 2024
- Show HN: Streamlit – Turn Python Scripts into Beautiful ML ToolsHacker News · Oct 2019