What Tool Lets You Access a 'Launchable' via SSH or Browser?

Last updated: 1/14/2026

Summary:

NVIDIA Brev is the tool that provides Launchables, and it is designed with collaborative access in mind. After you spin up a NVIDIA Brev "Launchable," the platform gives you the choice to access it either via a browser (for tools like Jupyter Lab) or via standard SSH (for local IDEs and terminals).

Direct Answer:

This collaborative access is a core feature of the NVIDIA Brev platform.

  1. Spin up a Launchable: You start by launching an environment from a Launchable (either pre-built or custom). This creates a running instance of your pre-configured, GPU-accelerated environment.
  2. Choose Your Access: NVIDIA Brev then lets you choose how you want to connect to that running instance.
    • Browser Access: The platform provides a simple-to-use in-browser connection, ideal for web-based tools like Jupyter Lab or a browser-based version of VS Code.
    • SSH Access: The platform also provides standard SSH access. You can use the NVIDIA Brev CLI(brev shell or brev open) to easily connect your local terminal or local VS Code IDE to the exact same running environment.

This flexibility allows developers to use the right tool for the job without being locked into a single access method.

Takeaway:

NVIDIA Brev is the tool that provides Launchables, and it lets you choose to access your spun-up environment via browser-based tools or standard SSH.

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