Google Calendar and Meet MCP Server

# 📚 Glossary - Google Meet MCP Server Terms ## 📋 Overview This glossary defines terms, acronyms, and concepts used throughout the Google Meet MCP Server documentation. Use this as a quick reference for understanding technical and business terminology. ## 🎯 Core Concepts ### **MCP (Model Context Protocol)** A standardized protocol for integrating AI models with external tools and services. Enables Claude and other AI systems to interact with applications like Google Calendar and Google Meet through a consistent interface. ### **Context Engineer** A role focused on implementing and optimizing AI workflows within organizations. Context Engineers configure Claude projects, implement business logic, and create seamless AI-powered workflows that serve specific organizational needs. ### **Tool** A specific function or capability exposed by the MCP server. The Google Meet MCP Server provides 23+ tools for calendar and meeting management operations. ### **Schema Validation** The process of verifying that input data matches expected formats and business rules. Uses Zod validation library to ensure type safety and provide helpful error messages. ## 🔧 Technical Terms ### **API (Application Programming Interface)** - **Google Calendar API v3**: Google's REST API for calendar management - **Google Meet API v2**: Google's REST API for meeting management - **MCP API**: Protocol specification for AI-tool integration ### **Authentication & Authorization** #### **OAuth 2.0** Industry-standard authorization framework used for secure access to Google services without sharing passwords. #### **Refresh Token** Long-lived token used to obtain new access tokens when they expire. Enables persistent authorization without repeated user intervention. #### **Client ID / Client Secret** Credentials that identify your application to Google's authorization servers. Required for OAuth 2.0 flow. #### **Scopes** Specific permissions requested from users. Defines what data and operations the application can access. ### **Server Architecture** #### **Entry Points** - **stdio Entry Point** (`src/index.ts`): Standard MCP server for direct deployment - **Smithery Entry Point** (`src/smithery.ts`): Stateless server for platform deployment #### **Transport** Communication method between Claude and MCP server. Uses stdio (standard input/output) for local communication. #### **Health Checks** Monitoring endpoints that verify server status, API connectivity, and system resources. ## 📅 Calendar & Meeting Terms ### **Calendar Management** #### **Event** A scheduled item in Google Calendar with date, time, attendees, and other details. #### **Recurring Event** An event that repeats on a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). #### **Free/Busy** Calendar availability information showing when a person or resource is available or occupied. #### **Calendar Permissions** Access controls determining who can view or modify calendar data: - **Owner**: Full control over calendar - **Writer**: Can create and modify events - **Reader**: Can view events only ### **Google Meet Features** #### **Meet Space** A virtual meeting room with a persistent URL that can be reused for multiple meetings. #### **Access Types** - **OPEN**: Anyone with link can join (no Google account required) - **TRUSTED**: Requires Google account to join (default) - **RESTRICTED**: Only invited participants can join #### **Conference Record** Historical data about a completed meeting, including duration, participants, and recordings. #### **Moderation** Host controls for managing participant permissions (chat, screen sharing, etc.). #### **Waiting Room** Feature that requires host approval before participants can join the meeting. ## 🏢 Business & Organizational Terms ### **User Roles** #### **Executive** C-level, VP+ with company-wide access and minimal restrictions. #### **Manager** Director, Team Lead with team/department-level access and cross-team capabilities. #### **Senior Individual Contributor** Senior Engineer, Principal Consultant with extended personal access and limited team capabilities. #### **Individual Contributor** Engineer, Analyst, Coordinator with personal access and basic team participation. #### **External** Contractor, Client, Partner with limited access to specific functions only. ### **Meeting Classifications** #### **Public Meetings** Open access, optional recording, external participants welcome. Examples: Company All-Hands, Public Webinars. #### **Internal Meetings** Trusted access required, recording recommended, external participants need approval. Examples: Team Meetings, Project Reviews. #### **Confidential Meetings** Restricted access only, mandatory recording, no external participants. Examples: Board Meetings, Legal Discussions. #### **Executive Meetings** Restricted access, recording at discretion, executive approval for external participants. Examples: Strategic Planning, M&A Discussions. ## 🔐 Security & Compliance Terms ### **Data Classification** #### **PII (Personally Identifiable Information)** Information that can identify a specific individual. Requires special handling and protection. #### **PHI (Protected Health Information)** Health-related information protected under HIPAA regulations. #### **Audit Trail** Complete record of all actions and access for compliance and security monitoring. ### **Compliance Frameworks** #### **GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)** European privacy regulation requiring data protection and user consent. #### **SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley)** US financial regulation requiring specific controls and audit procedures. #### **HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)** US healthcare privacy regulation protecting patient information. ### **Security Features** #### **Escalation Flow** Defined process for routing users to appropriate tools or personnel based on request complexity or permissions. #### **Permission Matrix** Detailed mapping of what actions are available to different user roles and under what conditions. #### **Least Privilege** Security principle of granting minimum necessary access for users to perform their functions. ## 🛠️ Development & Deployment ### **Development Terms** #### **TypeScript** Programming language used for the MCP server, providing type safety and better development experience. #### **Zod** TypeScript-first schema validation library used for input validation and type coercion. #### **Vitest** Testing framework used for unit and integration testing. #### **tsx** TypeScript execution environment for running TypeScript files directly. ### **Deployment Methods** #### **Smithery** Managed deployment platform for MCP servers. Provides team-friendly deployment with automatic scaling and monitoring. #### **Docker** Containerization platform for consistent deployment across environments. #### **Local Development** Running the server directly on developer's machine for testing and development. ### **Monitoring & Observability** #### **Prometheus Metrics** Industry-standard metrics format for monitoring system performance and usage. #### **Health Endpoints** HTTP endpoints that provide server status and diagnostic information: - `/health`: Basic health status - `/health/detailed`: Comprehensive diagnostics - `/ready`: Load balancer compatibility - `/metrics`: Prometheus metrics #### **Grafana** Monitoring dashboard platform for visualizing metrics and system performance. ## 📊 Business Intelligence Terms ### **Meeting Analytics** #### **Attendance Rate** Percentage of invited participants who actually joined the meeting. #### **Meeting Effectiveness Score** Calculated metric based on attendance, duration, follow-up completion, and other factors. #### **Participation Metrics** Data about how actively participants engaged in meetings (speaking time, engagement, etc.). ### **Calendar Optimization** #### **Meeting Density** Measurement of how packed a calendar is with meetings vs. focus time. #### **Context Switching** The productivity cost of switching between different types of meetings or tasks. #### **Calendar Fragmentation** How broken up a calendar is with small gaps between meetings that aren't useful for focused work. ## 🔗 Integration Terms ### **API Integration** #### **Rate Limiting** Google API restrictions on how many requests can be made per time period. #### **Quota** Daily or monthly limits on API usage imposed by Google services. #### **Webhook** HTTP callback that notifies external systems when specific events occur. ### **Business System Integration** #### **CRM (Customer Relationship Management)** Business system for managing customer interactions and data. Examples: Salesforce, HubSpot. #### **Project Management** Tools for tracking project progress and tasks. Examples: Asana, Monday.com, Jira. #### **HRIS (Human Resources Information System)** System for managing employee data and organizational structure. ## 🎯 User Experience Terms ### **Natural Language Processing** #### **Intent Recognition** AI's ability to understand what the user wants to accomplish from their natural language request. #### **Context Awareness** AI's ability to understand and remember previous interactions and preferences. #### **Conversation Flow** The back-and-forth interaction pattern between user and AI for completing tasks. ### **Workflow Automation** #### **Template** Pre-configured pattern for common operations that can be reused and customized. #### **Workflow** Series of connected steps or operations that accomplish a business goal. #### **Smart Defaults** Intelligent default values based on context, user preferences, and best practices. ## 📖 Acronyms Quick Reference | Acronym | Full Form | Context | |---------|-----------|---------| | **MCP** | Model Context Protocol | Core technology | | **API** | Application Programming Interface | Integration | | **OAuth** | Open Authorization | Authentication | | **CRUD** | Create, Read, Update, Delete | Data operations | | **REST** | Representational State Transfer | API architecture | | **JSON** | JavaScript Object Notation | Data format | | **GDPR** | General Data Protection Regulation | Privacy compliance | | **SOX** | Sarbanes-Oxley Act | Financial compliance | | **HIPAA** | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | Healthcare compliance | | **PII** | Personally Identifiable Information | Data classification | | **PHI** | Protected Health Information | Healthcare data | | **CRM** | Customer Relationship Management | Business system | | **HRIS** | Human Resources Information System | HR system | | **NLP** | Natural Language Processing | AI capability | | **UI** | User Interface | User interaction | | **UX** | User Experience | User interaction design | ## 🔍 Related Resources For more detailed information on specific topics: - **Technical Implementation**: See [Developer Documentation](../developer/) - **Business Logic**: See [Context Engineer Documentation](../context-engineer/) - **User Guidance**: See [User Documentation](../user/) - **Security Details**: See [Security & Compliance](./security-compliance.md) - **API Details**: See [API Reference](../developer/api-reference.md) --- **💡 This glossary is a living document. If you encounter terms not defined here, please suggest additions to help other users understand the Google Meet MCP Server ecosystem.**