Google Workspace MCP Server

40%

of active Willow orgs connect it

in File Storage & Document Management

~84

tokens per typical response

Based on aggregated, anonymized Willow gateway data. Updated Oct 21, 2026.

Google Workspace is a suite of productivity tools developed by Google.

Tools

Last Updated

Oct 21, 2026

What is the Google Workspace MCP Server?

The Google Workspace MCP server gives AI agents structured, permission-aware access to Google Workspace through the Model Context Protocol. With 28 pre-built actions, agents can read, create, and update Google Workspace data on behalf of authorized users.

Willow ships the Google Workspace MCP server as part of an enterprise control plane. Every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to a full audit trail, and integrates with Splunk and Loki for SIEM visibility. Connect from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, or any custom agent. Install once, distribute org-wide, and see exactly how Google Workspace is being used by every AI agent in your stack.

Tools

Most-used tools

Most-used tool: update-sheet-values (20% of calls)

Tool	Type	Share	Tokens
update-sheet-values	write	20%	38
get-sheet-values	read	20%	307
google-drive-search	read	20%	149
docs-batch-update	write	5%	132
get-doc	read	5%	8,416
sheets-batch-update	write	5%	39

Most used from Claude, Claude Code.

Google Drive Get File Metadata

Read metadata of a file from Google Drive

Google Drive Search

Search for files in Google Drive

Google Drive Copy File

Copy a file in Google Drive. Useful for duplicating templates before filling in content.

Google Drive Upload File

Upload a file to Google Drive and get its URL. Useful for uploading images to then add to presentations.

Create Google Sheet

Creates a new Google Sheet with the specified title

Get Sheet Values

Retrieves values from a specified range in a Google Sheet

Update Sheet Values

Updates values in a specified range of a Google Sheet

Get Spreadsheet Metadata

Retrieves metadata of a Google Sheet including sheet tabs (properties, titles, sheet IDs, etc.)

Add Sheet

Adds a new sheet to an existing spreadsheet

Sheets Batch Update

Update a spreadsheet with multiple requests including formatting, conditional formatting, styles, and other operations.

Get Document

Retrieve a Google Doc by ID.

Create New Doc

Create a new blank Google Doc.

Insert Text to Doc

Insert text into a Google Doc.

Replace All Text in Doc

Replace all instances of a text in a document.

Add Image

Add an image to a document.

Get Presentation

Retrieve a Google Slides presentation by ID.

Create New Presentation

Create a new blank presentation.

Insert Slide

Add a new slide to the presentation.

Insert Text to Slide

Insert text into a slide.

Replace All Text in Presentation

Replace all instances of a text in a presentation.

Create Image

Add an image to a slide.

Slides Batch Update

Update a presentation with multiple requests.

Docs Batch Update

Update a document with multiple requests.

Move File

Move a file from one location to another.

Get Comments

Get all comments on a file.

Share File

Share a file with a user.

Get Slide Thumbnail

Get a thumbnail of a slide.

Get Presentation Texts

Retrieve the text content from all slides in a Google Slides presentation using the presentation's ID. If the presentation ID is not correct, use google-drive-search to find a file with the given presentation ID as the name.

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Set Up Your Google Workspace MCP Server in Minutes

Add the following configuration to your MCP client. Authentication is handled via OAuth. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, and any MCP-compatible agent.

Claude Desktop

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-google-workspace": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/google-workspace"
    }
  }
}

Cursor

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-google-workspace": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/google-workspace"
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

CLI

claude mcp add willow-google-workspace --transport http https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/google-workspace

n8n

HTTP Request Node

{
  "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/google-workspace",
  "method": "POST"
}

Or click "Install with Willow" above to set up automatically with SSO and RBAC preconfigured.

Enterprise Governance for Google Workspace

Willow adds the layer Google Workspace and every other SaaS doesn't ship out of the box: every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to full audit logs, and detects shadow AI usage across your stack. One MCP gateway. Any agent. Every tool.

Google Workspace MCP Server FAQ

What is the Google Workspace MCP server?

The Google Workspace MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that lets AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT read and write Google Workspace data through a standardized interface. Willow hosts and governs this server so enterprises can roll it out without a security review backlog.

How is Willow's Google Workspace MCP server different from the official one?

The official Google Workspace MCP server is scoped to a single user's account and does not include enterprise governance. Willow's version adds SSO, RBAC, audit logging, shadow AI detection, and centralized control over which actions agents can take across the entire org.

Which AI clients work with the Google Workspace MCP server?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code with MCP support, n8n, and any custom agent built with OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, or Anthropic SDK.

Is the Google Workspace MCP server secure? How does Willow handle authentication?

Every call runs behind your existing SSO (Okta, Azure AD). Per-user OAuth scopes the agent to exactly what that user can do in Google Workspace, nothing more. No credentials reach the LLM. Every action writes to an audit trail.

Can I limit which Google Workspace actions agents can take?

Yes. Willow lets you scope agents to specific actions, specific projects, or specific environments. Toggle actions on or off in the dashboard, or enforce policy via infrastructure-as-code through GitHub.

How do I detect shadow Google Workspace MCP servers in my org?

Willow's browser extension and discovery service surface unmanaged MCP servers, skills, and AI agents across the org. If a developer installed an unapproved Google Workspace MCP locally, you'll see it.

What does the Google Workspace MCP server cost?

Pricing depends on org size and deployment model (SaaS, dedicated cloud, self-host). See withwillow.ai/pricing or contact sales for a quote.

How do I install the Google Workspace MCP server with Willow?

Install via the Willow Connect Panel in one click, or paste the JSON snippet above into your Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code config. SSO and RBAC inherit from your existing Willow setup.