The Matplotlib FAQ

Release: 3.1.1

Date: October 19, 2019

• Installation
  • Report a compilation problem
  • Matplotlib compiled fine, but nothing shows up when I use it
  • How to completely remove Matplotlib
  • Linux Notes
  • OSX Notes
  • Install from source
• How-to
  • How-to: Plotting
  • How-to: Contributing
  • How to use Matplotlib in a web application server
  • How to search for examples
• Troubleshooting
  • Obtaining Matplotlib version
  • matplotlib install location
  • matplotlib configuration and cache directory locations
  • Getting help
  • Problems with recent git versions
• Environment Variables
  • Setting environment variables in Linux and OS-X
  • Setting environment variables in windows
• Working with Matplotlib in Virtual environments