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# Marimo UV Scripts
[Marimo](https://marimo.io/) notebooks that work as both **interactive tutorials** and **batch scripts**.
## What is this?
Marimo notebooks are pure Python files that can be:
- **Edited interactively** with a reactive notebook interface
- **Run as scripts** with `uv run` - same as any UV script
This makes them perfect for tutorials and educational content where you want users to explore step-by-step, but also run the whole thing as a batch job.
## Available Scripts
| Script | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `getting-started.py` | Introduction to UV scripts and HF datasets |
| `train-image-classifier.py` | Fine-tune a Vision Transformer on image classification |
| `_template.py` | Minimal template for creating your own notebooks |
## Usage
### Run as a script
```bash
# Get dataset info
uv run https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/marimo/raw/main/getting-started.py --dataset squad
# Train an image classifier
uv run https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/marimo/raw/main/train-image-classifier.py \
--dataset beans \
--epochs 3 \
--output-repo your-username/beans-vit
```
### Run interactively
```bash
# Clone and edit locally
git clone https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/marimo
cd marimo
# Open in marimo editor (--sandbox auto-installs dependencies)
uvx marimo edit --sandbox getting-started.py
uvx marimo edit --sandbox train-image-classifier.py
```
### Run on HF Jobs (GPU)
```bash
# Train image classifier with GPU
hf jobs uv run --flavor l4x1 --secrets HF_TOKEN \
https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/marimo/raw/main/train-image-classifier.py \
-- --dataset beans --output-repo your-username/beans-vit --epochs 5 --push-to-hub
```
## Why Marimo?
- **Reactive**: Cells automatically re-run when dependencies change
- **Pure Python**: No JSON, git-friendly, readable as plain code
- **Self-contained**: Inline dependencies via PEP 723 metadata
- **Dual-mode**: Same file works as notebook and script
## Create Your Own Marimo UV Script
Use `_template.py` as a starting point:
```bash
# Clone and copy the template
git clone https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/marimo
cp marimo/_template.py my-notebook.py
# Edit interactively
uvx marimo edit --sandbox my-notebook.py
# Test as script
uv run my-notebook.py --help
```
## Recipes
### Add explanation (notebook only)
```python
mo.md("""
## This is a heading
This text explains what's happening. Only shows in interactive mode.
""")
```
### Show output in both modes
```python
# print() shows in terminal (script) AND cell output (notebook)
print(f"Loaded {len(data)} items")
```
### Interactive control with CLI fallback
```python
# Parse CLI args first
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
parser.add_argument("--count", type=int, default=10)
args, _ = parser.parse_known_args()
# Create UI control with CLI default
slider = mo.ui.slider(1, 100, value=args.count, label="Count")
# Use it - works in both modes
count = slider.value # UI value in notebook, CLI value in script
```
### Show visuals (notebook only)
```python
# mo.md() with images, mo.ui.table(), etc. only display in notebook
mo.ui.table(dataframe)
# For script mode, also print summary
print(f"DataFrame has {len(df)} rows")
```
### Conditional notebook-only code
```python
# Check if running interactively
if hasattr(mo, 'running_in_notebook') and mo.running_in_notebook():
# Heavy visualization only in notebook
show_complex_plot(data)
```
## Best Practices
1. **Always include `print()` for important output** - It works in both modes
2. **Use argparse for all configuration** - CLI args work everywhere
3. **Add `mo.md()` explanations between steps** - Makes tutorials readable
4. **Test in script mode first** - Ensure it works without interactivity
5. **Keep dependencies minimal** - Add `marimo` plus only what you need
## Learn More
- [Marimo documentation](https://docs.marimo.io/)
- [UV scripts guide](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/scripts/)
- [uv-scripts organization](https://huggingface.co/uv-scripts)