MCP server
Google Sheets MCP Server
- Maintainer
- Official · Google
- Runs
- Remote
- URL
- https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
- Connects to
- Google Sheets
Install the Google Sheets MCP Server
Pick your client. Remote first: nothing to install, and you sign in with OAuth where the client supports it. Config shapes checked against each client's docs on 2026-10-25.
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-sheets https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
Customize > Connectors > Add > Add custom connector, paste this URL and sign in. It syncs to Claude Desktop and mobile. docs
https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
The free plan allows one custom connector. On Team and Enterprise an owner adds it under Organization settings > Connectors.
chatgpt.com/plugins > + > Add custom MCP server, paste the URL, set up sign-in and create it as a plugin. Then @-mention it in a chat. docs
https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
Workspace admins can turn custom MCP plugins off.
Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project), or use the install button. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-sheets": {
"url": "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json (note the "servers" key and the type), or use the install button. Command Palette > "MCP: Open User Configuration" for all workspaces. docs
{
"servers": {
"google-sheets": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
}
}
}Run codex mcp add google-sheets --url https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1 (then codex mcp login google-sheets), or add this to ~/.codex/config.toml. The CLI, IDE extension and Codex app share it. docs
[mcp_servers.google-sheets] url = "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
Run in a terminal (-s user adds it for all projects), then /mcp auth to sign in. In ~/.gemini/settings.json the key is httpUrl. docs
gemini mcp add -s user --transport http google-sheets https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
Run in a terminal; it writes ~/.copilot/mcp-config.json. docs
copilot mcp add --transport http google-sheets https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
Add to mcp_config.json: ~/.config/devin/mcp_config.json on macOS and Linux (older installs: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json), %APPDATA%\devin\ on Windows. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-sheets": {
"serverUrl": "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
}
}
}Add to Zed's settings.json (or Settings > AI > MCP Servers > Add Server). Remote servers without an Authorization header sign in with OAuth. docs
{
"context_servers": {
"google-sheets": {
"url": "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
}
}
}Add to opencode.json in the project (or ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json). Sign in with opencode mcp auth google-sheets. docs
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"google-sheets": {
"type": "remote",
"url": "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1",
"enabled": true
}
}
}Add to ~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json (all projects) or .kiro/settings/mcp.json (this project). docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-sheets": {
"url": "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
}
}
}MCP Servers > Configure > Configure MCP Servers opens cline_mcp_settings.json; add this entry. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-sheets": {
"type": "streamableHttp",
"url": "https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
}
}
}Security notes
- The remote server runs at sheetsmcp.googleapis.com, hosted by Google. You sign in with OAuth in clients that support it, and it acts with your account's permissions.
- It reads files you point it at. Give it only the folders it needs.
Alternatives
- Boxofficial
Hosted server for searching, reading and asking questions about files in Box.
- Dropboxofficial
Search and read files in Dropbox (hosted server).
- Filesystemreference
Read, write, move and search files inside the folders you allow.
- Google Docsofficial
Google's hosted server for reading and writing Google Docs documents (developer preview).
- Google Driveofficial
Google's hosted MCP server for finding and reading Google Drive files (developer preview).
- Google Slidesofficial
Google's hosted server for reading and building Google Slides decks (developer preview).
- MarkItDownofficial
Convert PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images and audio to Markdown.
- Windows-MCPcommunity · ★ 10k
Computer use on Windows: open apps, click, type and read the screen through UI automation.
FAQ
What does the Google Sheets MCP Server do?+
Google's hosted server for reading and editing Google Sheets spreadsheets (developer preview).
Is the Google Sheets MCP server official?+
Official: built and maintained by Google.
How do I add Google Sheets to Claude Code?+
Run: claude mcp add --transport http google-sheets https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it with your team through .mcp.json.
How do I use the Google Sheets MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+
Open the Cursor or VS Code tab above: it has the mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. Cursor uses the "mcpServers" key; VS Code uses "servers" and needs a type ("http").
Does Google Sheets work in ChatGPT and claude.ai?+
Yes, it has a remote URL (https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1). In claude.ai add it under Customize > Connectors > Add custom connector; in ChatGPT under chatgpt.com/plugins > Add custom MCP server.
What are the alternatives to the Google Sheets MCP server?+
Other file system & documents MCP servers: Box, Dropbox, Filesystem, Google Docs and Google Drive.