// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GOOGLE WORKSPACE TOOLS

34 tools from the Google Workspace MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 34 GOOGLE WORKSPACE TOOLS

READ 19 tools

Read calendar_freebusy_query Check availability (free/busy times) for one or more calendars within a time range. This is useful for fin... Read calendar_get_event Get detailed information about a specific calendar event. Args: - calendar_id (string): Calendar ID (def... Read calendar_list_calendars List all calendars accessible to the user. Args: - response_format ( Read calendar_list_events List events from a calendar within an optional time range. Args: - calendar_id (string): Calendar ID (de... Read docs_get_document Retrieve the content of a Google Doc by its ID. Args: - document_id (string): The ID of the Google Doc (... Read drive_get_file Download and return the content of a file from Google Drive. Supports PDFs, images, and other binary files.... Read drive_list_comments List comments on a Google Doc. Args: - file_id (string): The ID of the Google Doc - include_deleted (b... Read drive_list_files List files in your Google Drive. Args: - page_size (number): Max files to return, 1-100 (default: 20) ... Read drive_search_files Search for files in your Google Drive by name or content. Args: - query (string): Search query - searche... Read gmail_get_attachment Download an attachment from a Gmail message. Args: - message_id (string): The ID of the message containi... Read gmail_get_message Get the full content of a specific Gmail message. Args: - message_id (string): The message ID to retriev... Read gmail_get_thread Get all messages in a conversation thread. Args: - thread_id (string): The thread ID to retrieve - res... Read gmail_list_attachments List all attachments in a specific Gmail message. Args: - message_id (string): The ID of the message to ... Read gmail_list_labels List all labels (folders) in Gmail. Args: - response_format ( Read gmail_list_messages List messages from Gmail with optional search filters. Args: - query (string, optional): Gmail search qu... Read gmail_list_threads List conversation threads from Gmail. Args: - query (string, optional): Gmail search query to filter thr... Read sheets_batch_get_values Read cell values from multiple ranges in a Google Spreadsheet in a single request. Args: - spreadsheet_i... Read sheets_get_spreadsheet Retrieve metadata and optionally cell data from a Google Spreadsheet. Args: - spreadsheet_id (string): T... Read sheets_get_values Read cell values from a specific range in a Google Spreadsheet. Args: - spreadsheet_id (string): The ID ...

WRITE 13 tools

Write docs_batch_update Apply batch updates to a Google Doc (insert/update/delete text, formatting, images, tables). Args: - doc... Write docs_create_document Create a new Google Doc with an optional initial body. Args: - title (string): The title for the new doc... Write sheets_append_values Append rows of data to the end of a table in a Google Spreadsheet. Args: - spreadsheet_id (string): The ... Write sheets_duplicate_sheet Duplicate a sheet within the same spreadsheet. Args: - spreadsheet_id (string): The ID of the Google Spr... Write drive_copy_file Create a copy of a file in Google Drive. Args: - file_id (string): The ID of the file to copy - name (... Write drive_create_comment Add a comment to a Google Doc. Can be anchored to specific text or unanchored. Args: - file_id (string):... Write drive_reply_to_comment Reply to an existing comment on a Google Doc. Args: - file_id (string): The ID of the Google Doc - com... Write drive_resolve_comment Mark a comment as resolved on a Google Doc. Args: - file_id (string): The ID of the Google Doc - comme... Write gmail_create_draft Create a new email draft in Gmail. The draft is saved but NOT sent automatically. Args: - to (string[]):... Write sheets_batch_update Apply batch updates to a Google Spreadsheet (formatting, charts, filters, conditional formatting, etc.). A... Write sheets_create_pivot_table Create a pivot table from spreadsheet data with full Google Sheets UI feature support. Args: - spreadshe... Write sheets_create_spreadsheet Create a new Google Spreadsheet with optional sheet names. Args: - title (string): The title for the new... Write sheets_update_values Write cell values to a specific range in a Google Spreadsheet. Args: - spreadsheet_id (string): The ID o...

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive drive_delete_comment Delete a comment from a Google Doc. Args: - file_id (string): The ID of the Google Doc - comment_id (s... Destructive sheets_clear_values Clear cell values from a specific range in a Google Spreadsheet (keeps formatting). Args: - spreadsheet_...

// FAQ

How many tools does the Google Workspace MCP server have? +

The Google Workspace MCP server exposes 34 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Google Workspace tools? +

Route the Google Workspace server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Google Workspace tools fall into? +

Google Workspace tools are categorised as Read (19), Write (13), Destructive (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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