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google-workspace-mcp-server

MCP.Pizza Chef: epaproditus

The Google Workspace MCP Server is a specialized Model Context Protocol server designed to integrate Gmail and Google Calendar functionalities into AI workflows. It provides a suite of tools to programmatically manage emails—such as listing, searching, sending, and modifying emails—and calendar events, including listing, creating, updating, and deleting events. This server facilitates real-time, context-aware interactions with Google Workspace, empowering developers to automate communication and scheduling tasks efficiently. It requires Node.js 14+ and Google Cloud Console setup for authentication and API access, making it a robust solution for embedding Google Workspace capabilities into AI-driven applications.

Use This MCP server To

Automate email management with Gmail API integration Programmatically send and modify emails with CC/BCC support Search and filter emails using advanced Gmail queries List and manage upcoming Google Calendar events Create, update, and delete calendar events with attendees Integrate Google Workspace context into AI workflows Enable AI agents to handle scheduling and communication tasks

README

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

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.

google-workspace-mcp-server FAQ

How do I authenticate the Google Workspace MCP Server?
Authentication requires setting up OAuth 2.0 credentials in Google Cloud Console and configuring the server with these credentials to access Gmail and Calendar APIs securely.
What Node.js version is required to run this MCP server?
The server requires Node.js version 14 or higher for proper functionality and compatibility.
Can I filter emails when listing them?
Yes, the server supports optional filtering parameters to list recent emails based on criteria like labels or date ranges.
Does the server support modifying email labels?
Yes, you can modify email labels such as archiving, trashing, or marking emails as read or unread.
How are calendar events managed through this server?
You can list, create, update, and delete calendar events, including managing attendees for each event.
Is this server compatible with multiple LLM providers?
Yes, it works with various LLMs including OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini by exposing Google Workspace data via MCP.
What setup steps are needed before using the server?
You must create a Google Cloud project, enable Gmail and Calendar APIs, and configure OAuth 2.0 credentials before running the server.
Can this server send emails with CC and BCC recipients?
Yes, the send_email tool supports adding CC and BCC recipients when sending emails.