How can I use Tkinter on a Chromebook?

Question

Is there any extensions, apps, or online applications that would allow me to use Tkinter on a Chromebook?

I'm trying to make a GUI for a program I've written and Tkinter seems nice, but I use Cloud9 which doesn't allow for graphics.

EDIT: I have an administrative lock on my Chromebook which makes me unable to install Ubuntu, which is why I need an online application, Chrome extension, or Chrome app.

Install Linux on the Chromebook. Then you'll have a proper OS with a window manager. — OneCricketeer, Apr 12 '16 at 16:34
Similar question (not a dupe, IMO): http://stackoverflow.com/questions/29551187/python-2-x-or-3-x-on-a-chromebook — emartinelli, Apr 12 '16 at 16:39
@Martinelli Yes, I saw that question, but I decided I needed to ask my own because I can't install Ubuntu (see my new edit). — Pro Q, Apr 13 '16 at 03:16

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 12 '16 at 17:32

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You can use tkinter in Chromebook, just follow these steps:

Install Ubuntu in Chromebook, check this link about How to Install Ubuntu on Chromebook.
After Installing Ubuntu, Now check if you have python or not. Open command terminal, type
```
python
```
If you have not installed Python. Open command terminal and type
```
sudo apt-get install python3
```
Now for installing tkinter module type
```
sudo apt-get install python3-tk
```

Now check both python and tkinter from terminal by type

python3
Python 3.5.1 (default, Sep 26 2013, 03:20:26)
[GCC 4.7.3] on linux2
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> from tkinter import *
>>> root = Tk()

answered Apr 12 '16 at 17:32

Manindra Gautam

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Sorry, I didn't mention it in my question, but I can't use Ubuntu on my Chromebook. (See the edit). – Pro Q Apr 13 '16 at 03:14
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Then search in Chrome Web Store or Use any online Python shell – Manindra Gautam Apr 13 '16 at 03:21
do you know of any online Python shells that allow for use of graphics like Tkinter? – Pro Q Jul 02 '18 at 02:24
`sudo apt-get install python3-tk` was just what I needed to get `turtle` working on my Chromebook. – pbible Aug 18 '22 at 16:51
I did this during Covid lockdown and everything worked perfectly except `.grid_remove()` – WinEunuuchs2Unix Jul 03 '23 at 22:35

How can I use Tkinter on a Chromebook?

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