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|MNE|

MNE-Python
==========

MNE-Python is an open-source Python package for exploring,
visualizing, and analyzing human neurophysiological data such as MEG, EEG, sEEG,
ECoG, and more. It includes modules for data input/output, preprocessing,
visualization, source estimation, time-frequency analysis, connectivity analysis,
machine learning, statistics, and more.


Documentation
^^^^^^^^^^^^^

`Documentation`_ for MNE-Python encompasses installation instructions, tutorials,
and examples for a wide variety of topics, contributing guidelines, and an API
reference.


Forum
^^^^^^

The `user forum`_ is the best place to ask questions about MNE-Python usage or
the contribution process. The forum also features job opportunities and other
announcements.

If you find a bug or have an idea for a new feature that should be added to
MNE-Python, please use the
`issue tracker <https://github.com/mne-tools/mne-python/issues/new/choose>`__ of
our GitHub repository.


Installation
^^^^^^^^^^^^

To install the latest stable version of MNE-Python with minimal dependencies
only, use pip_ in a terminal:

.. code-block:: console

    $ pip install --upgrade mne

For more complete instructions, including our standalone installers and more
advanced installation methods, please refer to the `installation guide`_.


Get the development version
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

To install the latest development version of MNE-Python using pip_, open a
terminal and type:

.. code-block:: console

    $ pip install --upgrade https://github.com/mne-tools/mne-python/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

To clone the repository with `git <https://git-scm.com/>`__, open a terminal
and type:

.. code-block:: console

    $ git clone https://github.com/mne-tools/mne-python.git


Dependencies
^^^^^^^^^^^^

The minimum required dependencies to run MNE-Python are:

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- `Python <https://www.python.org>`__ ≥ 3.11
- `decorator <https://pypi.org/project/decorator/>`__ ≥ 5.1
- `Jinja2 <https://jinja.palletsprojects.com/>`__ ≥ 3.1
- `lazy-loader <https://pypi.org/project/lazy-loader/>`__ ≥ 0.3
- `Matplotlib <https://matplotlib.org>`__ ≥ 3.9
- `NumPy <https://numpy.org>`__ ≥ 2.1
- `packaging <https://packaging.pypa.io/>`__
- `Pooch <https://www.fatiando.org/pooch>`__ ≥ 1.5
- `SciPy <https://scipy.org/>`__ ≥ 1.14
- `tqdm <https://tqdm.github.io>`__ ≥ 4.66

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Contributing
^^^^^^^^^^^^

Please see the `contributing guidelines <https://mne.tools/dev/development/contributing.html>`__ on our documentation website.


About
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License
^^^^^^^

MNE-Python is licensed under the BSD-3-Clause license.


.. _Documentation: https://mne.tools/dev/
.. _user forum: https://mne.discourse.group
.. _installation guide: https://mne.tools/dev/install/index.html
.. _pip: https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/

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