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Google Drive MCP server

Google Drive has an official MCP server: Google's hosted MCP server for finding and reading Google Drive files (developer preview). Below are all 2 servers with the setup for 13 clients: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and more. Checked 2026-10-24 against each project's own repo, docs and the official MCP Registry.

Google Drive

Official · GoogleRemote

Google's hosted MCP server for finding and reading Google Drive files (developer preview).

https://drivemcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http google-drive https://drivemcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1

Google Workspace

CommunityLocal (stdio)

Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and Chat in one server.

★ 3.4kpushed 2026-10-24MIT

Run in a terminal. Everything after -- is the command that starts the server. docs

claude mcp add --transport stdio google-workspace -- uvx workspace-mcp

Which one to pick

  • Start with Google Drive: it's maintained by Google and follows its API.
  • A remote server (Google Drive) needs no install and signs you in with OAuth. It's also the only kind ChatGPT and claude.ai can use.
  • A local server (Google Workspace) runs on your machine with an API key or token, and works offline from the vendor's hosting.

FAQ

Is there an official Google Drive MCP server?+

Yes: Google Drive, maintained by Google. There is also 1 community server: Google Workspace.

How do I connect Google Drive to Claude?+

In Claude Code run: claude mcp add --transport http google-drive https://drivemcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1, then /mcp to sign in. In Claude Desktop or claude.ai, go to Customize > Connectors > Add > Add custom connector and paste https://drivemcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1.

How do I use the Google Drive MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab on the server above: it has the exact mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. The same server also works in Claude Code, Claude Desktop / claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.

Can I use the Google Drive MCP server in ChatGPT?+

ChatGPT connects to remote MCP servers only. Google Drive has a hosted URL: at chatgpt.com/plugins choose + > Add custom MCP server, paste the URL and create it as a plugin.

Is it safe to give an AI agent access to Google Drive?+

Start with the official server, a read-only or test account and approval prompts on for anything that writes. Content the agent reads from Google Drive (tickets, messages, pages) can carry prompt-injection instructions, so don't auto-approve actions.

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