Google Colab Support Is Now Available in PyCharm 2025.3.2 | The PyCharm Blog
Blog post from JetBrains
PyCharm 2025.3.2 introduces free support for Google Colab, enhancing the integration of local IDE workflows with cloud-based notebook experiments. This update allows users to bring Google Colab notebooks into PyCharm, utilizing IDE features like refactoring and navigation to manage larger projects and extended development sessions. The integration is seamless, requiring users to open a Jupyter notebook in PyCharm, select Google Colab from the Jupyter server menu, sign in to their Google account, and create a Colab-backed server. This setup ensures that notebooks operate normally, with inline outputs and visualizations available directly in the editor. PyCharm also facilitates the management of dependencies, allowing users to upload files from their local environment if they are missing on the Colab machine. This integration enables smooth transitions between local work, remote execution, and cloud resources, maintaining workflow consistency within PyCharm.