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# Xarray documentation

Xarray makes working with labelled multi-dimensional arrays in Python simple,
efficient, and fun!

**Version**: 2026.9.1.dev101+gb787cce94 - [What’s New](whats-new.html.md#whats-new)

**Useful links**:
[Home](https://xarray.dev) |
[Code Repository](https://github.com/pydata/xarray) |
[Issues](https://github.com/pydata/xarray/issues) |
[Discussions](https://github.com/pydata/xarray/discussions) |
[Releases](https://github.com/pydata/xarray/releases) |
[Tutorial](https://tutorial.xarray.dev) |
[Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/python-xarray) |
[Blog](https://xarray.dev/blog) |

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*New to Xarray?*
Start here with our installation instructions and a brief overview of Xarray.

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*Ready to deepen your understanding of Xarray?*
Visit the user guide for detailed explanations of the data model, common computational patterns, and more.

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*Need to learn more about a specific Xarray function?*
Go here to review the documentation of all public functions and classes in Xarray.

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*Saw a typo in the documentation? Want to improve existing functionalities?*
Please review our guide on improving Xarray.