ARCH AI Tools and Resources

Online Programming and Modeling Resources

  • Synapse

    • Synapse, powered by Sage Bionetworks, is a versatile digital research platform designed to facilitate the organization, collaboration, and sharing of research data. Adhering to the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing effective from January 25, 2023, Synapse supports researchers in creating comprehensive data management and sharing plans for NIH-funded projects.

  • OctaveOnline

    • The Octave Online website provides a web-based interface that enables users to run GNU Octave, a high-level programming language primarily intended for numerical computations, directly from their browsers without the need for local installation. This platform is designed to facilitate easy access to Octave's powerful computational capabilities for scientists, engineers, students, and anyone interested in mathematics and data analysis.

  • shinylive.io

    • ShinyLive.io is an innovative web platform designed to bring the capabilities of R Shiny, a popular framework for building interactive web applications using the R programming language, directly to the browser. Unlike traditional R Shiny applications that require server-side execution, ShinyLive.io enables the creation and execution of Shiny applications entirely within the user's browser, leveraging WebAssembly to run R code client-side.

  • shinyapps.io

    • ShinyApps.io is a platform designed by RStudio that enables R users to host and share their Shiny web applications online. This platform simplifies the process of publishing interactive data visualizations and applications created in R. ShinyApps.io is particularly popular among statisticians, data scientists, and researchers for its ease of use in disseminating data analysis and visual tools to a broad audience.

  • Starboard

    • Starboard Notebook revolutionizes data visualization, prototyping, and dashboard creation by offering a browser-based, cell-by-cell notebook interface that requires no backend code execution. Distinguishing itself through versatility, it supports a blend of Markdown, LaTeX, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Python within a single environment. Its plaintext file format ensures seamless integration with version control systems like Git, enhancing collaboration and version tracking.

  • nbviewer

    • nbviewer offers a straightforward solution for sharing Jupyter Notebooks by rendering them accessible via a simple web interface. Users can input the location of a Jupyter Notebook, and nbviewer will display it, supporting a variety of programming languages including IPython, IRuby, and IJulia, among others. It serves as an educational resource as well, featuring notebooks on topics ranging from Python for Signal Processing and Mining the Social Web to Probabilistic Programming. 

  • Swift Calcs

    • Swift Calcs offers a revolutionary online calculator tailored for the engineering community, aiming to replace traditional paper calculations, spreadsheets, and complex computation tools. Developed by engineers for engineers, Swift Calcs facilitates engineering design and analysis by providing an intuitive platform that features human-readable mathematics, full unit support across all engineering disciplines, an advanced math engine for trusted calculation solutions, and an extensive engineering reference library.

  • Polynote

    • Polynote presents itself as an innovative polyglot notebook environment that stands out by allowing the seamless integration of multiple programming languages within a single notebook. It is designed to enhance the notebook experience by prioritizing reproducibility through an immutable data model. Polynote boasts several distinctive features aimed at improving user productivity and interactivity.

  • Deepnote

    • Deepnote introduces an advanced AI data workspace that redefines the way data analysts and scientists interact with data, blending the power of GPT-4 with a seamless integration of data sources to create an intuitive, versatile environment. It's designed for those who prefer not to write code, offering AI-powered assistance to query, analyze, and interpret data effortlessly. Deepnote stands out by making code writing optional, generating, explaining, and debugging code with AI assistance.

  • Mineo

    • MINEO revolutionizes the way data is explored, built, deployed, and shared through its platform that transforms Python Notebooks into dynamic data apps. Aimed at bridging the gap between data professionals and end-users, MINEO stands out by providing an enterprise-grade, integrated platform that supports Python code, no-code, and AI functionalities.

  • Livebook

    • Livebook is an innovative open-source platform that revolutionizes code and data workflows with interactive Elixir notebooks, offering a seamless alternative to traditional scripts and manual documentation. Designed for both individual and team use, it supports installation on various platforms, including local machines and the cloud, while gearing up to launch Livebook Teams for enhanced business collaboration.

  • IPython

    • The Jupyter Project offers a comprehensive, interactive computing environment with IPython at its core, facilitating rich architecture for computational tasks. It includes an advanced interactive shell, a kernel for Jupyter, support for interactive data visualization, embeddable interpreters, and tools for parallel computing.

  • Binder

    • MyBinder.org transforms Git repositories into interactive Jupyter notebooks, providing an executable environment that makes code immediately reproducible by anyone, anywhere. If you have a repository filled with Jupyter notebooks, MyBinder.org enables you to open those notebooks live, facilitating collaboration and sharing of research.

  • JupyterHub

    • JupyterHub is a platform designed to serve Jupyter notebooks to multiple users. It supports two main setups: The Littlest JupyterHub for smaller groups on a single server, and Zero to JupyterHub for larger groups using cloud technology with Kubernetes. JupyterHub comprises four key components: the Hub itself, a proxy that directs traffic, individual user notebooks, and a security system for user access. Its design promotes reproducibility and ease of collaboration, allowing real-time code development, project organization, and secure sharing within teams.

  • CoCalc

    • CoCalc is a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed to enhance the computational and collaborative needs of educators, students, and researchers in various scientific domains. It offers a robust suite of features, including enhanced compute servers, a specialized version of Jupyter Notebooks supporting real-time collaboration, an AI-assisted LaTeX editor for productive online authoring, and integrations with AI language models like OpenAI's ChatGPT for coding assistance.

  • SageMath

    • SageMath is a comprehensive, open-source mathematics software system that includes an extensive collection of tools and functionalities to enhance computational mathematics. Among its capabilities is the interact command, a powerful feature designed to create dynamic, interactive examples within Sage notebooks, allowing for real-time visualization and manipulation of mathematical concepts and problems.

  • Wolfram Language

    • Wolfram Language is a comprehensive symbolic programming language that integrates knowledge of algorithms and real-world data directly into its syntax. It transforms complex computational tasks into simpler, intuitive operations by utilizing symbolic expressions for everything including data, code, and graphics. Whether you're visualizing geographic data, applying machine learning models, or calculating complex algebra, Wolfram Language facilitates a high level of programming efficacy.

  • Wolfram Alpha

    • Wolfram Alpha represents a revolutionary step forward in the way we access knowledge and find answers. Unlike traditional search engines that sift through the web, Wolfram Alpha performs dynamic computations based on an extensive collection of data, algorithms, and methods to bring expert-level knowledge to a wide audience, regardless of their profession or educational background.

  • Google Colab

    • Google Collaboratory, widely known as "Google Colab," is a cutting-edge research tool designed for prototyping machine learning models. It stands out by offering robust hardware support, including GPUs and TPUs, through a serverless Jupyter notebook interface that facilitates interactive development. As a part of the G Suite family, Google Colab provides its substantial computational resources for free, making advanced machine learning projects more accessible to developers and researchers worldwide.