Google Drive MCP Server
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The Google Drive MCP Server integrates with Google Drive and Google Sheets, allowing you to interact with these services programmatically. It provides tools to read and manipulate data within your Google Drive ecosystem.
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What is Google Drive MCP Server?
The Google Drive MCP Server is a server application that allows you to programmatically interact with Google Drive and Google Sheets. It uses the Google Drive API and Google Sheets API to provide tools for reading, writing, and managing data within your Google account.
How to use Google Drive MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to set up a Google Cloud project, enable the necessary APIs (Google Drive API and Google Sheets API), configure the OAuth consent screen, and create OAuth 2.0 credentials. Then, download the client configuration file, rename it to credentials.json, and place it in the root directory of the project. Install the dependencies using npm install and run the server using npm start. The first time you run the server, you will be prompted to authorize access to your Google account.
Key features of Google Drive MCP Server
Integration with Google Drive and Google Sheets
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Reading data from Google Sheets
Easy setup and configuration
Extensible with more tools
Use cases of Google Drive MCP Server
Automating data extraction from Google Sheets
Building applications that require access to Google Drive files
Integrating Google Drive with other services
Creating custom reports based on Google Sheets data
Managing files and folders in Google Drive programmatically
FAQ from Google Drive MCP Server
What is the purpose of the credentials.json file?
What is the purpose of the credentials.json file?
The credentials.json file contains the OAuth 2.0 client configuration from Google Cloud Console, which is required for authenticating with the Google Drive and Google Sheets APIs.
What is the purpose of the token.json file?
What is the purpose of the token.json file?
The token.json file is generated after the first successful authorization and stores the access token and refresh token, allowing the server to access your Google account without prompting for authorization every time.
What APIs do I need to enable in Google Cloud Console?
What APIs do I need to enable in Google Cloud Console?
You need to enable the Google Drive API and the Google Sheets API for your project in Google Cloud Console.
How do I authorize access to my Google account?
How do I authorize access to my Google account?
The first time you run the server, it will prompt you to authorize access to your Google account in your browser. Follow the instructions to complete the authorization process.
What tools are currently available?
What tools are currently available?
Currently, the read-spreadsheet tool is available for reading data from Google Sheets. More tools are coming soon.