What Google APIs are required?
You must enable the Google Drive API and Google Sheets API; for document reading, also enable the Google Docs API.
Google Drive server MCP Server
@isaacphi
Basic information
About Google Drive server MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for reading from Google Drive and editing Google Sheets
Google Drive server MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gdrive": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@isaacphi/mcp-gdrive"
],
"env": {
"CLIENT_ID": "850257612904-fng2g08pda1bfidtlmit4ufb972i0lvu.apps.googleusercontent.com",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET",
"GDRIVE_CREDS_DIR": "/"
}
}
}
}Google Drive server MCP Server tools
4Search for files in Google Drive
Read contents of a file from Google Drive
Update a cell value in a Google Spreadsheet
Read data from a Google Spreadsheet with flexible options for ranges and formatting
Overview
What is Google Drive server?
This MCP server integrates with Google Drive to allow listing, reading, and searching files, as well as the ability to read and write to Google Sheets. It is built for developers using the Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to interact with Google Drive content.
How to use Google Drive server?
Set up a Google Cloud project, enable the Drive and Sheets APIs, create OAuth credentials, and configure environment variables (GDRIVE_CREDS_DIR, CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET). Run node ./dist/index.js to authenticate via browser, then configure the server in your MCP client’s configuration file. The server exposes tools and resources for file operations.
Key features of Google Drive server
- Search files in Google Drive by query and pagination.
- Read the contents of any Google Drive file.
- Read and update Google Sheets cells with flexible ranges.
- Export Google Workspace files (Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Drawings) to standard formats.
- Access all file types via
gdrive:///<file_id>resource URIs.
Use cases of Google Drive server
- Allow an AI assistant to search and retrieve documents from a user’s Drive.
- Automate data entry into Google Sheets via cell updates.
- Enable reading of exported content (Markdown, CSV, plain text, PNG) for downstream processing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I configure OAuth credentials?
Download the OAuth client JSON (type “Desktop App”) from Google Cloud Console, rename it to `gcp-oauth.keys.json`, and place it in the directory set by `GDRIVE_CREDS_DIR`.
Where is the OAuth token stored?
The token is saved in the directory specified by the `GDRIVE_CREDS_DIR` environment variable.
What transport does the server use?
The server uses the standard MCP transport over stdio, invoked via `npx -y @isaacphi/mcp-gdrive`. Authentication is OAuth 2.0.
Does the server support all file types?
Yes, but Google Workspace files (Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Drawings) are automatically exported to Markdown, CSV, plain text, or PNG. Other files are provided in their native format via `gdrive:///<file_id>`.
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