Google Drive MCP Server by CData

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Basic information

About Google Drive MCP Server by CData

This project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities and a simplified setup, check out our free [CData MCP Server for Google Drive (beta)](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=RGZK-V&type=beta).

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Google Drive MCP Server by CData config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "{classname_dash}": {
      "command": "PATH\\TO\\java.exe",
      "args": [
        "-jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\google-drive.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Google Drive MCP Server by CData tools

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Overview

What is Google Drive MCP Server by CData?

Google Drive MCP Server by CData is a read-only MCP server that leverages the CData JDBC Driver for Google Drive to expose Google Drive data as relational SQL tables. It enables LLMs such as Claude Desktop to query live Google Drive content through natural language questions without writing SQL.

How to use Google Drive MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build the JAR with Maven (mvn clean install), download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Google Drive, and configure a .prp file with the JDBC connection string. Then add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json) and restart the client. Simply ask the LLM questions about your Google Drive data.

Key features of Google Drive MCP Server by CData?

Read-only access to Google Drive data via MCP.
Exposes Google Drive as relational tables and columns.
Provides SQL SELECT query tool.
Uses CData JDBC Driver for Google Drive.

Use cases of Google Drive MCP Server by CData?

Query file metadata and content from Google Drive using natural language.
Analyze files and folders without manual SQL.
Integrate Google Drive data with AI assistants like Claude Desktop.

Frequently asked questions

Is this server read-only?

Yes, this server is read-only. For full read/write/update/delete capabilities, use the free CData MCP Server for Google Drive (beta).

What dependencies are required?

Java, Maven, and the CData JDBC Driver for Google Drive (downloaded and licensed separately) are required.

Where does the data reside?

Data remains in Google Drive; the server queries live data via the JDBC driver.

What transport protocol does the server use?

The server uses stdio transport, so it can only be used with clients running on the same machine.

How is authentication handled?

OAuth authentication is set up via the JDBC driver’s connection string utility, which opens a browser for user authentication.

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