Colab Drive MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Colab Drive in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add colab-drive -e COLAB_MCP_ROOT=... -- uvx colab-drive-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "colab-drive": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "colab-drive-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "COLAB_MCP_ROOT": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Colab Drive MCP server do?

Synchronize Colab notebook files through Google Drive without executing notebook code.

Is the Colab Drive MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Colab Drive run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Colab Drive to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add colab-drive -e COLAB_MCP_ROOT=... -- uvx colab-drive-mcp

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