Colab Cli MCP Server
by amgallego8io.github.amgallego8/colab-mcpv0.1.0
Unofficial MCP server for Google Colab: runtimes, code, long jobs, files and notebooks.
context tax
pending
security
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cold start
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freshness
pending
Our reading of Colab Cli, from the data
Colab Cli is an MCP server from amgallego8, listed in the official MCP Registry.
We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.
It runs locally on your machine over stdio.
Install Colab Cli MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add colab-cli -- uvx colab-cli-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"colab-cli": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"colab-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"colab-cli": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"colab-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"colab-cli": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"colab-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"colab-cli": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"colab-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLAB_MCP_WORKDIR | — | — | The only local folder the server reads and writes. Defaults to the current directory. |
| COLAB_MCP_DRIVE | — | — | Set to 1 to enable the optional Google Drive tools (they need a one-time sign-in, see the README). |
Freshness
Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-16 · 3d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-16 · 3d ago · GitHub · v0.1.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-16 · 3d ago · official registry · v0.1.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Colab Cli MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add colab-cli -- uvx colab-cli-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Colab Cli require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Colab Cli as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Colab Cli in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.amgallego8/colab-mcp.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-16
- GitHub repository
- fetched 2026-10-19
- Package registry (npm / PyPI)
- listed
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
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