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 `xeus-cpp` is a Jupyter kernel for cpp based on the native implementation of the
 Jupyter protocol [xeus](https://github.com/jupyter-xeus/xeus).
 
 Try Jupyter Lite demo by clicking below
 
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 ## Installation within a mamba environment (non wasm build instructions)