Overview
What is Google Apps Script MCP Server?
The Google Apps Script MCP Server is an MCP‑compatible server that provides comprehensive integration with the Google Apps Script API, enabling management of script projects, deployments, versions, and executions through any MCP‑compatible client such as Claude Desktop, VS Code with Cline, or Postman.
How to use Google Apps Script MCP Server?
Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, set up OAuth credentials via Google Cloud Console, run npm run setup-oauth, then configure your MCP client (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) with the server command and environment variables GOOGLE_APP_SCRIPT_API_CLIENT_ID and GOOGLE_APP_SCRIPT_API_CLIENT_SECRET. Alternatively, use the provided Docker configuration.
Key features of Google Apps Script MCP Server
- 16 comprehensive tools for Google Apps Script management
- OAuth 2.0 authentication with automatic token refresh
- Secure token storage in OS keychain/credential manager
- Project, deployment, version, and content management
- Script execution and process monitoring capabilities
- MCP protocol compliance – works with Claude Desktop, VS Code, and others
Use cases of Google Apps Script MCP Server
- Automate creation and management of Google Apps Script projects
- Deploy script versions and manage deployment lifecycle
- Execute Google Apps Script functions remotely from any MCP‑compatible client
- Monitor script execution processes and retrieve performance metrics
- Backup or update script source code programmatically
FAQ from Google Apps Script MCP Server
What are the prerequisites to use this server?
Node.js v18 or later (v20+ recommended), npm, a Google account with access to Google Cloud Console, and Git.
How does OAuth authentication work?
The server uses OAuth 2.0 with a local server running on http://localhost:3001/oauth/callback to capture the authorization code. Tokens are securely stored in the OS keychain and automatically refreshed.
What transports and authentication does the server support?
The server communicates over standard I/O (stdio) as per the MCP protocol. All requests are authenticated via OAuth 2.0 tokens obtained during the setup.
Can I run this server in Docker?
Yes. A Dockerfile is provided; you can build the image and run the container with the required environment variables and a volume for token storage.
What is the total number of tools provided?
The server exposes 16 tools covering project management, version control, deployment management, content management, process monitoring, and script execution.
