gworkspace-mcp
# gworkspace-mcp
Model Context Protocol server for Google Workspace automation: Google Sheets, Apps Script, Drive, Docs, Gmail, and triggers. Built with [FastMCP](https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp).
Designed to be used from Claude Code (or any MCP-compatible client) so you can edit Apps Script projects, manipulate spreadsheets, send emails and manage Drive files directly from a conversation.
## Features
- **Apps Script** (9 tools) — list, read, update, create, deploy and run Apps Script projects. Granular file edits so you don't have to rewrite entire scripts.
- **Sheets** (10 tools) — read/write ranges, batch updates, formatting, protection, formulas, dashboards.
- **Drive** (4 tools) — list, search, move and manage files.
- **Docs** (1 tool) — read/edit Google Docs.
- **Gmail** (3 tools) — compose and send email.
- **Triggers** (3 tools) — manage Apps Script time-based and event triggers.
- **Connect** (1 tool) — bind a local Apps Script project to a spreadsheet.
## Requirements
- Python 3.10+
- A Google Cloud project with the following APIs enabled:
- Google Sheets API
- Google Drive API
- Apps Script API
- Google Docs API
- Gmail API
- Google Calendar API
- OAuth 2.0 Desktop credentials (`client_secret.json`)
## Installation
```bash
git clone https://github.com/LeooNic/gworkspace-mcp.git
cd gworkspace-mcp
pip install -e .
```
Or with `uv`:
```bash
uv pip install -e .
```
## Google Cloud setup
1. Go to [console.cloud.google.com](https://console.cloud.google.com/) and create a project.
2. Enable the APIs listed above under **APIs & Services → Library**.
3. Go to **APIs & Services → OAuth consent screen**, configure it as **External**, and add your Google account as a test user.
4. Go to **APIs & Services → Credentials → Create Credentials → OAuth client ID**, choose **Desktop app**, and download the JSON.
5. Make the credentials available to the server in one of these ways:
- Place the JSON at `~/.secrets/gworkspace-mcp/client_secret.json`, or
- Set `GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET_PATH=/full/path/to/client_secret.json`, or
- Set `GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID` and `GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET` as env vars.
The first time a tool runs, a browser window will open for OAuth consent. The resulting token is stored at `~/.secrets/gworkspace-mcp/token.json` and refreshed automatically.
## Register with Claude Code
Add this to your Claude Code `settings.json` (or `~/.claude.json`):
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gworkspace": {
"command": "gworkspace-mcp"
}
}
}
```
If `gworkspace-mcp` is not on your PATH, use the absolute path to the executable created by `pip install -e .` (on Windows, typically `C:\Users\<you>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python3XX\Scripts\gworkspace-mcp.exe`).
Alternative invocation without installing the entry point:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gworkspace": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "gworkspace_mcp.server"]
}
}
}
```
## OAuth scopes
The server requests the following scopes:
- `spreadsheets`, `drive`, `documents`, `calendar`
- `script.projects`, `script.deployments`, `script.processes`, `script.metrics`
- `gmail.send`, `gmail.compose`
- `userinfo.email`, `userinfo.profile`
## Security notes
- Your `client_secret.json` and `token.json` are personal — never commit them. The repo `.gitignore` already excludes them.
- Tokens live under `~/.secrets/gworkspace-mcp/`.
- The server runs locally; it does not expose any network endpoint.
## License
MIT — see [LICENSE](LICENSE).
TDQS
Scored across 31 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, but some overlap exists. For example, send_email and send_html_email could be confused, and drive_copy/drive_move have similar file manipulation functions. However, clear descriptions help differentiate them.
Tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with clear verb_noun conventions. Drive tools use drive_ prefix, script tools use script_ prefix, sheets tools use sheets_ prefix, and email/trigger/workspace tools follow similar patterns. No mixing of conventions.
31 tools is excessive for a single MCP server. While the domain (Google Workspace automation) is broad, this feels like multiple servers combined. A more focused scope with 15-20 tools would be more manageable for agents.
The tool surface provides comprehensive coverage for Google Workspace automation. It includes full CRUD operations for Drive files, Sheets manipulation, Apps Script development, email sending, and trigger management. The workspace_connect tool provides excellent discovery capabilities.