colab-mcp
An MCP server for interacting with Google Colab
The Colab MCP server enables AI agents running on your local machine to connect with and control Google Colab sessions in your browser. Developed by the official Google Colab team, this bridge allows AI assistants to interact with Colab notebooks, execute code, and manage computational resources. The server requires client support for dynamic tool discovery through notifications/tools/list_changed. It's designed for developers who want to integrate Colab's computational capabilities directly into their AI agent workflows.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Execute Python code in Colab notebooks from your AI agent
- 02Manage Google Colab computational resources through conversational interfaces
- 03Automate data science workflows by combining local AI tools with Colab's GPU/TPU capabilities
- 04Integrate Colab's collaborative notebook environment into agent-assisted development
- 05Run machine learning experiments controlled by AI assistants
- 06Bridge offline development tools with cloud-based Colab compute resources
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colab-mcp — FAQ
What is the Colab MCP server?+
The Colab MCP server is an official Google Colab tool that connects AI agents running on your local machine to Google Colab sessions open in your browser. It enables agents to interact with and control Colab notebooks programmatically.
How do I install the Colab MCP server?+
First install uv using pip install uv, then add the server to your MCP client configuration using uvx with the command git+https://github.com/googlecolab/colab-mcp. The server is invoked automatically by your MCP client when configured.
Which AI clients work with Colab MCP?+
The Colab MCP server works with local AI clients that support notifications/tools/list_changed, including Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and Windsurf. The client must be running locally on your device.
Do I need API keys to use Colab MCP?+
You need access to Google Colab and uv installed on your system (pip install uv), but no separate API keys are required. The server bridges to Colab sessions already open in your browser.
Is the Colab MCP server free to use?+
Yes, the Colab MCP server is free and open source. However, Google Colab itself has both free and paid tiers depending on your computational needs.
Can this MCP server run on remote servers?+
No, the Colab MCP server requires a local client running on your device to bridge with Colab sessions in your browser. It is specifically designed for local-only operation.
How do I install colab-mcp?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. colab-mcp is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is colab-mcp free?+
colab-mcp is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.