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Google·Jun 5, 2026·v1.0·open source

Google Colab CLI

The Google Colab Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a tool that bridges local terminals and remote Colab runtimes, enabling developers and AI agents to execute scripts, download models, and automate machine learning pipelines seamlessly. It offers features like instant GPU/TPU provisioning, remote execution of Python scripts, artifact recovery, and interactive access to remote environments.

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The Google Colab Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a tool that bridges local terminals and remote Colab runtimes, enabling developers and AI agents to execute scripts, download models, and automate machine learning pipelines seamlessly. It offers features like instant GPU/TPU provisioning, remote execution of Python scripts, artifact recovery, and interactive access to remote environments.

key features
  • 01Zero-Friction Accelerator Provisioning: Request high-powered GPUs or TPUs instantly (e.g., `colab --gpu A100` or `colab --gpu T4`).
  • 02Simple Remote Execution: Run local Python scripts and complex ML pipelines directly on Colab runtimes using `colab exec`.
  • 03Seamless Artifact Recovery: Retrieve models, datasets, and replayable `.ipynb` logs via `colab download` and `colab log`.
  • 04Interactive Access: Access interactive environments on remote Colab runtimes with `colab repl` or `colab console`.
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