What is Gsuite Mcp

gsuite-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for programmatic interaction with Gmail and Calendar APIs, allowing users to manage emails and calendar events efficiently.

Use cases

Use cases include automating email responses, managing calendar events for teams, and integrating email and calendar functionalities into applications.

How to use

To use gsuite-mcp, install it via Smithery or manually clone the repository. Set up Google Cloud Console to enable Gmail and Google Calendar APIs, and configure OAuth 2.0 credentials for authentication.

Key features

Key features include tools for listing, searching, sending, and modifying emails, as well as creating, updating, listing, and deleting calendar events.

Where to use

gsuite-mcp can be used in various fields such as software development, automation, and any domain requiring email and calendar management.

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

Installing via Smithery

To install gsuite-mcp for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @rishipradeep-think41/gsuite-mcp --client claude

Installing Manually

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:[email protected] has:attachment",
     "maxResults": 10
   }
   

3. Send Email:

   {
     "to": "[email protected]",
     "subject": "Hello",
     "body": "Message content",
     "cc": "[email protected]",
     "bcc": "[email protected]"
   }
   

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": [
       "[email protected]"
     ]
   }
   

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.