Google Colab support
Google Colab is a key tool for running notebook-based experiments in the cloud. Starting from the version 2025.3.2., Google Colab support is available in PyCharm, bringing local IDE workflows and cloud-based notebooks together.
Getting started with Google Colab in PyCharm
Open a Jupyter notebook.
Click the list of servers on the Jupyter notebook toolbar and select Sign In to Google Account from the context menu.
Log in to your Google account.
Click the list of servers on the notebook toolbar and select
New Colab ServerIn the Create New Colab Server dialog that opens, specify the name and type of the server:
Once the server is connected, your notebook behaves as usual, with navigation, inline outputs, tables, and visualizations rendered directly in the editor. The server will appear in the list of servers on the Jupyter notebook toolbar.
Working with data and files
When your Jupyter notebook depends on files that are not yet available on the Colab machine, PyCharm helps you handle this without interrupting your workflow. If a file is missing, you can upload it directly from your local environment.