Google Workspace MCP

Name: Google Workspace MCP Review
Item: Google Workspace MCP
Rating: 3.5
Author: Aaron Matthews

Connector Productivity Solid

Works inClaude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

Solid Reviewed

Community-built MCP covering Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Chat in one server.

Community MCP covering Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Chat in one server. Most comprehensive Google integration.

Draft emails and manage calendar events from a chat conversation
Search documents and spreadsheets across your shared drives
Create and edit presentations without leaving your workflow

3,020 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeNo code needed

Why it matters

Community-built MCP covering Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Chat in one server. The most comprehensive Google Workspace integration at 600+ stars.

Best for

Google Workspace organizations who want Claude to draft emails, query spreadsheets, manage calendar events, and search Drive files.

Works in

Claude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

Source

https://github.com/taylorwilsdon/google_workspace_mcp

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop AppOpen the Customize panel in the sidebar → browse connectors → search and add. Works in Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Chat.

Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into a Claude Code conversation. Claude will run it for you.

Command

uvx workspace-mcp --tool-tier core  # then: claude mcp add --transport http workspace-mcp http://localhost:8000/mcp

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

First thing to try

Once it’s connected, paste this into Claude:

Help me draft emails and manage calendar events from a chat conversation

PrerequisitesGoogle Cloud OAuth credentials (GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID / GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET env vars); Python with uv/uvxCostFree

Trust Signals Reviewed

Stars3,020Contributors157Last updated2026-08-13LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone foundSources: GitHub Advisory Database + OSV.dev · Scanned 2026-08-15 · scanner vattempted-no-data

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse Active

Discussed on Hacker News, Reddit

Streamable HTTP + SSE Google Workspace MCP Server - Your personal Gmail, Google — Reddit · 48 pts
Google Workspace MCP - now with 1-click DXT installer for Claude! — Reddit · 36 pts
My biggest MCP achievement yet to date is now live - full client to server OAuth — Reddit · 33 pts

3 mentions across 1 sources

Reviewer notes

Reviewed review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Community (600+ stars). Covers 7 Google services in one server. No official Google MCP exists.

Vendor-official MCP server. Hosted by the vendor. Connectors are account-scoped (JJ Englert finding).

Things to check

Community-maintained (not official Google); auth setup requires service account or OAuth configuration outside Claude. Feature coverage and bug-fix velocity depend on maintainer activity.

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Evaluation Scores

Evaluation

Ease of Use

3/5

Versatility

5/5

Reliability

3/5

Security

3/5

Overall score3.50 / 5.00 SolidEvaluatedApr 2026

Community (600+ stars). Covers 7 Google services in one server. No official Google MCP exists.

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