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 # Python-MATLAB(R) Bridge and IPython `matlab` magic
 
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 A python interface to call out to [Matlab(R)](http://mathworks.com). Original
 implementation by [Max Jaderberg](http://www.maxjaderberg.com/). His original
 repo of the project can be found [here](