Google Calendar and Meet MCP Server

# 🚀 Getting Started - Google Meet MCP Server ## 👋 Welcome! You're about to discover how easy it is to manage your Google Calendar and Google Meet with Claude AI! This guide will get you up and running in just a few minutes. ## 🎯 What You'll Be Able to Do After setup, you can simply ask Claude things like: ``` "Schedule a team meeting for tomorrow at 2pm with Google Meet" "What meetings do I have this week?" "Create a recurring weekly standup for Mondays at 9am" "Find a time when Alice, Bob, and I are all free for 2 hours" "Get the transcript from yesterday's client meeting" ``` ## 🚀 Quick Setup (5 Minutes) ### **Option 1: Easy Setup with Smithery** ⭐ **RECOMMENDED** This is the fastest and easiest way to get started: 1. **Go to [smithery.ai](https://smithery.ai)** 2. **Search for "Google Meet MCP Server"** 3. **Click "Deploy"** and follow the setup wizard 4. **Connect your Google account** when prompted 5. **Done!** The setup wizard handles everything else [📖 Detailed Smithery Setup Guide](./smithery-setup.md) ### **Option 2: Manual Setup** (For Advanced Users) If you prefer more control or need a custom setup: 1. **Download the server** from GitHub 2. **Set up Google Cloud credentials** 3. **Configure Claude Desktop** manually 4. **Run the authentication setup** [📖 Detailed Installation Guide](./installation-guide.md) ## 🔧 What You'll Need ### **Prerequisites** - ✅ **Google Account** (Gmail or Google Workspace) - ✅ **Claude Desktop** installed - ✅ **Internet connection** ### **For Advanced Features** (Optional) - 🏢 **Google Workspace Business Standard+** for recording features - 🤖 **Gemini License** for AI-powered meeting summaries ## 📱 Step-by-Step First Use ### **Step 1: Verify Setup** Open Claude Desktop and ask: ``` What Google Meet tools do you have available? ``` You should see a response listing 23 different tools for calendar and meeting management. ### **Step 2: Test Basic Calendar Access** Try this simple command: ``` Show me my calendars ``` Claude will list your Google calendars. If this works, you're all set up correctly! ### **Step 3: Create Your First Event** Now try creating a simple meeting: ``` Create a test meeting for tomorrow at 3pm for 30 minutes ``` Check your Google Calendar - you should see the new event! ### **Step 4: Try Google Meet Integration** Create a meeting with Google Meet: ``` Schedule a "Project Review" meeting for Friday at 10am with Google Meet included ``` This creates both a calendar event and a Google Meet link automatically. ## 🎯 What Can You Do Now? ### **📅 Calendar Management** - **View your schedule**: "What meetings do I have today?" - **Create events**: "Schedule lunch with John tomorrow at noon" - **Check availability**: "Am I free Tuesday afternoon?" - **Manage recurring meetings**: "Set up weekly team standups" ### **🎥 Meeting Management** - **Create Meet spaces**: "Create a Google Meet for our client call" - **Access meeting data**: "Show me who attended yesterday's meeting" - **Get recordings**: "Find the recording from last week's planning session" - **Meeting analytics**: "How many meetings did our team have this month?" ### **🤖 Smart Features** - **Conflict resolution**: "I have a scheduling conflict, help me resolve it" - **Multi-timezone scheduling**: "Find a time that works for our global team" - **Meeting optimization**: "Analyze our meeting patterns and suggest improvements" ## 💡 Pro Tips for New Users ### **Start Simple** Begin with basic calendar tasks like viewing your schedule and creating simple events before trying advanced features. ### **Use Natural Language** Claude understands conversational requests - you don't need to use formal commands: - ✅ Good: "Set up a meeting with the marketing team next week" - ✅ Also Good: "Create an event called 'Marketing Sync' for next Tuesday at 2pm" ### **Be Specific with Times** Include time zones and durations when relevant: - ✅ "Schedule a call for 3pm Eastern for 1 hour" - ✅ "Create a 30-minute meeting tomorrow at 10am" ### **Ask for Help** If you're unsure about something, just ask Claude: - "What calendar features are available?" - "How do I create a recurring meeting?" - "Can you show me an example of scheduling a meeting with Google Meet?" ## 🔍 Understanding Permissions ### **What the MCP Can Access** - ✅ Your Google Calendar events and availability - ✅ Google Meet spaces you create or attend - ✅ Meeting recordings and transcripts (if you have access) - ✅ Participant information for your meetings ### **What It Cannot Access** - ❌ Your personal files or emails - ❌ Other Google services (Drive, Photos, etc.) - ❌ Calendars you don't have permission to view - ❌ Private information from other users ### **Security & Privacy** - 🔒 **Individual Credentials**: Each person has their own secure connection - 🔒 **No Data Storage**: The server doesn't store your calendar data - 🔒 **Google Security**: Uses Google's standard OAuth security - 🔒 **Audit Trail**: All actions are logged for security ## 🚨 Common First-Time Issues ### **"Tools not available" in Claude** **Solution**: Restart Claude Desktop after setup and wait a minute for the connection to establish. ### **"Authentication failed" errors** **Solution**: Go through the Google authentication process again - your browser should open automatically. ### **"Permission denied" for some features** **Solution**: Some advanced features require Google Workspace Business+ license. Check what your account type supports. ### **"Can't create recordings"** **Note**: Recording must be manually activated during the meeting. The MCP only prepares the recording capability. ## 🆘 Getting Help ### **Quick Questions** - Check the [FAQ](./faq.md) for common questions - Try asking Claude: "How do I [specific task]?" ### **Step-by-Step Tutorials** - [Creating Your First Meeting](./tutorials/first-meeting.md) - [Setting Up Recurring Meetings](./tutorials/recurring-meetings.md) - [Using Google Meet Features](./tutorials/meet-features.md) ### **Technical Issues** - See [Troubleshooting Guide](./troubleshooting.md) - Check your setup with [Installation Guide](./installation-guide.md) ### **Feature Questions** - Browse [Common Tasks](./common-tasks.md) for examples - Check [Limitations](./limitations.md) to understand what's not possible ## 🎯 Next Steps ### **Master the Basics** Spend some time with simple calendar tasks to get comfortable with how Claude responds to your requests. ### **Explore Common Tasks** Check out [Common Tasks](./common-tasks.md) for practical examples you can try right away. ### **Try Advanced Features** Once you're comfortable, explore meeting analytics, smart scheduling, and automation features. ### **Share with Your Team** If this works well for you, consider sharing the setup process with your teammates for better collaboration. ## 📊 Success Metrics You'll know you're successful when: - ✅ You can create calendar events by talking to Claude - ✅ Checking your schedule becomes faster than using Google Calendar directly - ✅ You start using Google Meet features through Claude regularly - ✅ You're comfortable asking Claude for help with meeting management --- **🎉 Congratulations! You're now ready to revolutionize how you manage your calendar and meetings. Start with simple tasks and gradually explore more advanced features as you become comfortable.** **Ready for your first task? Try: "Show me my schedule for today"**