How do I simulate a cellular automaton?

Open this page and use the live Notebook tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a cellular automaton from your own measurements.

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Notebook for a cellular automaton

Simulate a cellular automaton live in your browser. This runs the real Notebook solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Notebookcommands: diff · int · simplify · solve · det · inv · or any expression

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About this simulation

The full Notebook tool models a cellular automaton with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a cellular automaton?: Open this page and use the live Notebook tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a cellular automaton from your own measurements.