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MCP Google Drive Server

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80·Strong

Overall Trust Score

MCP server enabling AI models to access, search, and manage Google Drive files and folders. Supports document reading, file operations, and collaboration features through the Model Context Protocol. Essential for AI-powered document workflows but requires careful permission management.

storage
google
mcp
model-context-protocol
Version: 1.0.0
Last Evaluated: November 8, 2025
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Trust Vector

Performance & Reliability

86
file operation reliability
90
Methodology
File operation success rate testing
Evidence
Google Drive API
Built on Google's reliable Drive API with high uptime
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
search accuracy
88
Methodology
Search quality testing
Evidence
Drive Search API
Powerful search capabilities with full-text indexing
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
document parsing
85
Methodology
Document conversion testing
Evidence
Drive Export API
Supports multiple export formats (PDF, DOCX, TXT, etc.)
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
rate limit handling
82
Methodology
Rate limiting behavior testing
Evidence
Drive API Quotas
Subject to Google API quotas (1000 queries per 100 seconds default)
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
large file handling
80
Methodology
Large file performance testing
Evidence
Drive File Limits
Handles large files but may have performance issues with very large documents
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08

Security

76
oauth security
88
Methodology
Authentication security review
Evidence
Google OAuth 2.0
Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication with token refresh
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
permission scope control
78
Methodology
Permission scope testing
Evidence
Drive API Scopes
Granular OAuth scopes but AI can access all granted permissions
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
file access risk
70
Methodology
Access boundary testing
Evidence
Security Analysis
AI can access, read, and modify all files within granted Drive scope
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
sharing control
72
Methodology
Sharing permission testing
Evidence
Drive Sharing API
AI can modify sharing permissions if scope allows
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
audit logging
82
Methodology
Audit capabilities review
Evidence
Drive Activity API
Comprehensive activity logging in Google Workspace audit logs
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08

Privacy & Compliance

73
document exposure
68
Methodology
Data exposure analysis
Evidence
Data Flow Analysis
Document contents sent to LLM provider for processing
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
pii protection
65
Methodology
Privacy controls assessment
Evidence
MCP Security Guidelines
No built-in PII detection or redaction for Drive documents
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
workspace data control
78
Methodology
Enterprise control assessment
Evidence
Google Workspace Admin
Workspace admins can control API access and permissions
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
third party sharing
72
Methodology
Data sharing analysis
Evidence
Google Privacy Policy
Document data shared with LLM provider per their privacy policy
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
gdpr compliance
80
Methodology
Compliance framework review
Evidence
Google GDPR
Google Drive is GDPR compliant, but data sharing with LLM affects compliance
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08

Trust & Transparency

82
documentation quality
85
Methodology
Documentation completeness review
Evidence
Google Drive API Docs
Comprehensive Google API documentation with examples
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
operation visibility
85
Methodology
Operation traceability assessment
Evidence
Drive Activity Log
All file operations logged in Drive activity and MCP logs
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
mcp implementation clarity
78
Methodology
Implementation documentation review
Evidence
Community Implementation
Community-maintained implementation with variable documentation quality
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
permission transparency
80
Methodology
Permission clarity assessment
Evidence
OAuth Consent Screen
Clear OAuth permission requests during setup
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08

Operational Excellence

81
ease of setup
75
Methodology
Setup complexity assessment
Evidence
OAuth Setup Process
Requires Google Cloud project setup and OAuth configuration
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
api reliability
90
Methodology
Uptime analysis
Evidence
Google Cloud Status
Google Drive API has excellent uptime (>99.9%)
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08
performance
82
Methodology
Performance benchmarking
Evidence
API Performance
Good performance for most operations, variable for large files
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
feature coverage
78
Methodology
Feature completeness assessment
Evidence
MCP Drive Server
Covers file read/write, search, and basic sharing operations
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: mediumLast verified: 2025-11-08
cost
80
Methodology
Cost analysis
Evidence
Drive API Pricing
Free tier available, costs mainly from storage not API calls
Date: 2025-11-16
Confidence: highLast verified: 2025-11-08

✨ Strengths

  • •Access to Google Drive's powerful search and organization features
  • •Built on Google's reliable infrastructure with high uptime
  • •Supports multiple document formats with export capabilities
  • •Comprehensive activity logging and audit trails
  • •Works with Google Workspace for enterprise collaboration
  • •OAuth 2.0 provides secure authentication with granular scopes

⚠️ Limitations

  • •Document contents exposed to LLM provider APIs
  • •No built-in PII detection or document content filtering
  • •Complex OAuth setup process requiring Google Cloud project
  • •AI can access and modify all files within granted permissions
  • •Subject to Google API rate limits and quotas
  • •Community-maintained MCP server with variable support quality

📊 Metadata

license: Varies (API proprietary, MCP implementation varies)
supported platforms:
0: All platforms with OAuth support
programming languages:
0: TypeScript
1: Python
2: Any language with Google API client
mcp version: 1.0
api provider: Google
authentication: OAuth 2.0
api version: Google Drive API v3
rate limits: 1000 queries per 100 seconds (default)
first release: 2024-11
maintained by: Community

Use Case Ratings

code generation

75

Useful for accessing code documentation and specifications stored in Drive

customer support

82

Good for accessing support documentation and knowledge base articles

content creation

92

Excellent for managing drafts, templates, and collaborative content creation

data analysis

80

Useful for accessing spreadsheets and data files, but limited analysis capabilities

research assistant

90

Excellent for organizing research papers, notes, and literature collections

legal compliance

65

Risk of exposing confidential documents to LLM providers

healthcare

58

High risk for PHI exposure; HIPAA compliance challenges

financial analysis

68

Risky for sensitive financial documents; requires careful scope control

education

88

Great for managing educational materials, assignments, and collaboration

creative writing

95

Excellent for managing creative writing projects, drafts, and revisions