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Google Workspace MCP Server

Google Workspace MCP Server

by epaproditus

Google Workspace MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with Gmail and Calendar APIs. This server enables you to manage your emails and calendar events programmatically through the MCP interface.

Features

Gmail Tools

  • list_emails: List recent emails from your inbox with optional filtering

  • search_emails: Advanced email search with Gmail query syntax

  • send_email: Send new emails with support for CC and BCC

  • modify_email: Modify email labels (archive, trash, mark read/unread)

Calendar Tools

  • list_events: List upcoming calendar events with date range filtering

  • create_event: Create new calendar events with attendees

  • update_event: Update existing calendar events

  • delete_event: Delete calendar events

Related MCP server: Google Workspace MCP Server

Prerequisites

  1. Node.js: Install Node.js version 14 or higher

  2. Google Cloud Console Setup:

    • Go to Google Cloud Console

    • Create a new project or select an existing one

    • Enable the Gmail API and Google Calendar API:

      1. Go to "APIs & Services" > "Library"

      2. Search for and enable "Gmail API"

      3. Search for and enable "Google Calendar API"

    • Set up OAuth 2.0 credentials:

      1. Go to "APIs & Services" > "Credentials"

      2. Click "Create Credentials" > "OAuth client ID"

      3. Choose "Web application"

      4. Set "Authorized redirect URIs" to include: http://localhost:4100/code

      5. Note down the Client ID and Client Secret

Setup Instructions

  1. Clone and Install:

    git clone https://github.com/epaproditus/google-workspace-mcp-server.git
    cd google-workspace-mcp-server
    npm install
  2. Create OAuth Credentials: Create a credentials.json file in the root directory:

    {
        "web": {
            "client_id": "YOUR_CLIENT_ID",
            "client_secret": "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET",
            "redirect_uris": ["http://localhost:4100/code"],
            "auth_uri": "https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth",
            "token_uri": "https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token"
        }
    }
  3. Get Refresh Token:

    node get-refresh-token.js

    This will:

    • Open your browser for Google OAuth authentication

    • Request the following permissions:

      • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.modify

      • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar

      • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.send

    • Save the credentials to token.json

    • Display the refresh token in the console

  4. Configure MCP Settings: Add the server configuration to your MCP settings file:

    • For VSCode Claude extension: ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json

    • For Claude desktop app: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

    Add this to the mcpServers object:

    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "google-workspace": {
          "command": "node",
          "args": ["/path/to/google-workspace-server/build/index.js"],
          "env": {
            "GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
            "GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret",
            "GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN": "your_refresh_token"
          }
        }
      }
    }
  5. Build and Run:

    npm run build

Usage Examples

Gmail Operations

  1. List Recent Emails:

    {
      "maxResults": 5,
      "query": "is:unread"
    }
  2. Search Emails:

    {
      "query": "from:example@gmail.com has:attachment",
      "maxResults": 10
    }
  3. Send Email:

    {
      "to": "recipient@example.com",
      "subject": "Hello",
      "body": "Message content",
      "cc": "cc@example.com",
      "bcc": "bcc@example.com"
    }
  4. Modify Email:

    {
      "id": "message_id",
      "addLabels": ["UNREAD"],
      "removeLabels": ["INBOX"]
    }

Calendar Operations

  1. List Events:

    {
      "maxResults": 10,
      "timeMin": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
      "timeMax": "2024-12-31T23:59:59Z"
    }
  2. Create Event:

    {
      "summary": "Team Meeting",
      "location": "Conference Room",
      "description": "Weekly sync-up",
      "start": "2024-01-24T10:00:00Z",
      "end": "2024-01-24T11:00:00Z",
      "attendees": ["colleague@example.com"]
    }
  3. Update Event:

    {
      "eventId": "event_id",
      "summary": "Updated Meeting Title",
      "location": "Virtual",
      "start": "2024-01-24T11:00:00Z",
      "end": "2024-01-24T12:00:00Z"
    }
  4. Delete Event:

    {
      "eventId": "event_id"
    }

Troubleshooting

  1. Authentication Issues:

    • Ensure all required OAuth scopes are granted

    • Verify client ID and secret are correct

    • Check if refresh token is valid

  2. API Errors:

    • Check Google Cloud Console for API quotas and limits

    • Ensure APIs are enabled for your project

    • Verify request parameters match the required format

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Available Tools

8 tools
create_eventC

Create a new calendar event

Inputs: end (required), start (required), summary (required), location, +2 more.

delete_eventB

Delete a calendar event

Inputs: eventId (required).

list_emailsB

List recent emails from Gmail inbox

Inputs: query, maxResults.

list_eventsC

List upcoming calendar events

Inputs: timeMax, timeMin, maxResults.

modify_emailA

Modify email labels (archive, trash, mark read/unread)

Inputs: id (required), addLabels, removeLabels.

search_emailsC

Search emails with advanced query

Inputs: query (required), maxResults.

send_emailC

Send a new email

Inputs: to (required), body (required), subject (required), cc, +1 more.

update_eventB

Update an existing calendar event

Inputs: eventId (required), end, start, summary, +3 more.

Tool Schema Changelog

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    TDQS

    A3.5/5.0

    Scored across 8 tools

    Disambiguation5/5

    Tools are clearly separated into two domains: calendar (create/delete/list/update events) and email (list/search/send/modify labels). No overlapping purposes, making it easy for an agent to select the correct tool.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    All tool names follow an excellent verb_noun pattern (e.g., create_event, list_emails). There is no mixing of conventions or inconsistent verb styles.

    Tool Count5/5

    With 8 tools, the set is well-scoped for covering two major Google Workspace services. Neither too few nor too many, each tool serves a distinct purpose.

    Completeness4/5

    Calendar operations are complete (CRUD). Email operations cover list, search, send, and label modification, but are missing permanent deletion and the ability to fetch detailed content of a single email. Still, core workflows are well-covered.

    Maintenance

    ActivityInactive
    ResponsivenessOutdated data

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