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Google Cloud Shell
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<p>Google Cloud Shell is an online, browser-based command-line environment provided by <a href="/facts/Google_Cloud_Platform/lPTNk7l6">Google Cloud Platform</a> (GCP). It is a Debian-based <a href="/facts/Virtual_machine/BLevU3sx">virtual machine</a> with a persistent 5 GB home directory, allowing users to manage their GCP resources and projects directly from their web browser. </p><p>Cloud Shell is available to all Google Cloud users, including those on the free tier, at no additional cost. It can be accessed directly from the Google Cloud Console or through the Google Cloud SDK. </p>