Runpod offers multiple ways to connect and manage your compute resources. Choose the method that best fits your workflow:

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Runpod console

The Runpod console provides an intuitive web interface to launch and manage Pods, monitor resource usage, access Pod terminals, and view billing and usage history. Launch the Runpod console →

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REST API

The Runpod REST API allows you to programmatically manage and control compute resources. Use the API to manage Pod lifecycles and Serverless endpoints, monitor resource utilization, and integrate Runpod into your applications. Explore the API reference →

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Command-line interface (CLI)

The Runpod CLI allows you to manage Pods from your terminal, execute code on Pods, transfer data between Runpod and local systems, and programmatically manage Serverless endpoints. Every Pod comes pre-installed with the runpodctl command and includes a Pod-scoped API key for seamless command-line management. Learn more about runpodctl →

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SDKs

Runpod provides SDKs in Python, JavaScript, Go, and GraphQL to help you integrate Runpod services into your applications. Explore the SDKs →

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VSCode or Cursor

Follow this tutorial to learn how to connect your VSCode or Cursor environment to a Pod for remote development: Connect a Pod to VSCode or Cursor →