Colab MCP Server
Google Colab browser sessions accessible directly from local AI agents.
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Overview
Colab MCP Server facilitates a connection between local AI environments and active Google Colab browser sessions. By bridging these environments, it allows users to extend their local development workflows into the browser-based notebook interface supported by clients like Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and Windsurf. Installation requires the uv package manager, with configuration documented for mcp.json service structures. The repository currently functions as a central hub for bridging these specific toolsets while utilizing GitHub discussions for all project feedback and feature requests.
Our verdict
This project holds a security score of 40/100, which indicates a high risk level. This score is primarily impacted by the fact that the server has not been editorially reviewed and its authentication and read-only mode capabilities remain unverified. Prospective users should be aware that the repository explicitly does not accept external contributions and relies on community-driven support via discussions, making it more suitable for experimentation than for critical or sensitive production pipelines.
- Zero direct dependencies minimize supply-chain attack surfaces.
- Documentation provides clear setup instructions for popular MCP clients.
- Released under an Apache-2.0 license.
- High risk score due to lack of editorial security review.
- Authentication methods have not been audited or reviewed.
- Project does not accept external pull requests or contributions.
- No official maintenance or verification from the Google Colab vendor.
Compatibility
| Client | Local | Docker | Remote | Read-only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | ||||
| Claude Desktop | ||||
| Cursor | ||||
| VS Code | ||||
| Windsurf |
Frequently asked questions
›What software do I need installed to use this MCP server?
You must have 'uv' installed on your system, which can be installed via 'pip install uv'.
›Which MCP clients are compatible with this server?
Compatible clients must run locally and support 'notifications/tools/list_changed', such as Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and Windsurf.
›What should I do if I have a feature request or need to report an issue?
Please do not open issues directly. Use the GitHub discussions page for all issue tracking, feature requests, and discussions.
›Can I contribute code to this project via a pull request?
No, the project is not currently accepting external contributions or pull requests due to bandwidth limitations.
›Are there specific configuration requirements for using a non-standard package index?
If you are a Googler using a non-standard default package index, you may need to include the flag '--index https://pypi.org/simple' in your configuration.
Changelog
- FixColab MCP v1.0.2
2026-03-27
- ImprovedColab MCP v1.0.1
2026-03-27
- ImprovedColab MCP 1.0.0
2026-03-19
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