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Google Drive MCP Server

Search and read Google Drive files

Search across Drive, read Docs, Sheets and Slides as structured text. OAuth per-user so access stays scoped.

Install

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-gdrive

Runtime: node

Works with

How to install Google Drive MCP Server

Install Google Drive MCP Server in your MCP client in under two minutes.

  1. Open your MCP client

    Open Claude Desktop, Cursor or any MCP-compatible host and locate the MCP configuration file.

  2. Install Google Drive MCP Server

    Add the server to your MCP config and paste the install command below.

    npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-gdrive
  3. Restart and verify

    Fully restart your MCP client. You should see Google Drive MCP Server and its tools available in the tools panel.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Google Drive MCP Server?

    Google Drive MCP Server is an MCP server by Anthropic. Search across Drive, read Docs, Sheets and Slides as structured text. OAuth per-user so access stays scoped.

  • Is Google Drive MCP Server free?

    Yes — open-source and free to self-host.

  • What can I do with Google Drive MCP Server?

    Google Drive MCP Server is designed for Google Drive, Excel / Sheets. Search and read Google Drive files

  • How do I install Google Drive MCP Server?

    Run `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-gdrive` in your MCP client configuration. See the install steps above for the full walkthrough.

  • Who maintains Google Drive MCP Server?

    Google Drive MCP Server is maintained by Anthropic (official author). It is verified by Loadout.

  • Does Google Drive MCP Server work with other Productivity tools?

    Yes — Google Drive MCP Server is part of the Productivity category on Loadout and works alongside other Productivity MCP servers. Pair it with any MCP-compatible host like Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf.