# Tpu

> Context for working on Helion's TPU/Pallas backend. Auto-activate when the user mentions TPU or Pallas in the context of Helion development.

- Skill: `pytorch/tpu` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add pytorch/tpu`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/pytorch/tpu/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: pytorch (https://skillmd.com/u/pytorch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/pytorch/tpu

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We are working on the Helion TPU/Pallas backend.

- Local pytorch checkout: ~/pytorch
- Local helion checkout: ~/helion
- TPU access: `kubectl exec -it <pod> -- /bin/bash` (default pod: `<username>-torchtpu`)
- On the TPU pod, activate the venv first: `source ~/.venv/bin/activate`