Google Calendar MCP Server
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This server allows you to search Google Calendar contents as an MCP server, enabling integration with tools like GitHub Copilot Chat. It requires setting up a Google Cloud Project and configuring OAuth 2.0 credentials.
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What is Google Calendar MCP Server?
The Google Calendar MCP Server is a Python-based server that allows you to access and search your Google Calendar events through the MCP (Message Passing Concurrency) protocol. This enables integration with tools like GitHub Copilot Chat, allowing you to query your calendar using natural language.
How to use Google Calendar MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to create a Google Cloud Project, enable the Google Calendar API, set up OAuth 2.0 credentials, configure the Python environment with uv, generate a token.json file for authentication, configure calendar_settings.json with your calendar IDs, configure the mcp.json file with the server details, enable Agent Mode in GitHub Copilot Chat, and then use natural language queries in the Copilot Chat panel.
Key features of Google Calendar MCP Server
Integration with GitHub Copilot Chat
Search Google Calendar events
Uses MCP protocol
Configurable calendar IDs
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Use cases of Google Calendar MCP Server
Querying calendar events using natural language in GitHub Copilot Chat
Automating calendar-related tasks
Integrating Google Calendar data into other applications
Quickly accessing upcoming events
Finding specific events based on keywords
FAQ from Google Calendar MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Message Passing Concurrency. It's a protocol that allows different processes or services to communicate with each other by sending messages.
Why do I need to create a Google Cloud Project?
Why do I need to create a Google Cloud Project?
Creating a Google Cloud Project is necessary to enable the Google Calendar API and obtain the credentials required to access your Google Calendar data.
What is the purpose of the token.json file?
What is the purpose of the token.json file?
The token.json file stores the authentication token obtained after granting permission to access your Google account. This token is used to authenticate subsequent requests to the Google Calendar API.
How do I find my calendar ID?
How do I find my calendar ID?
Your primary calendar ID is usually 'primary'. For other calendars, you can find the ID in the calendar settings within the Google Calendar web interface.
What should I do if I encounter an error?
What should I do if I encounter an error?
Check the error message for clues. You may need to reinstall dependencies, verify your settings in the Google Cloud Console, or ensure that you have granted the necessary permissions to access your Google account.