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Install Command
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-gdriveClaude Desktop Config
{"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-gdrive"]}Google Drive is an officially maintained MCP server in the Productivity category, developed by Model Context Protocol Team. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. It helps knowledge workers delegate routine tasks to Claude and get more done in less time.
About Google Drive
Enables AI to search, read, and organize files in your Google Drive while respecting permissions.
Who Should Use Google Drive?
- 1Extract and summarise content from PDFs and documents
- 2Manage tasks, notes, and schedules through natural language
- 3Let AI assistants interact with your calendar and to-do apps
- 4Automate meeting summaries, action item tracking, and follow-ups
How to Install Google Drive
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.
How Google Drive Compares
✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.
✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.
✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.
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