How to connect Google Docs MCP with VS Code

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How to connect Google Docs MCP with VS Code

VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow.

In this guide, I will explain how to connect Google Docs with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

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Why use Composio?

Composio provides:

  • Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows.
  • Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need.

Integrate Google Docs MCP with VS Code

1. Install with one click

Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot.

+Install in VS Code

2. Or add manually

Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration:

bash
{
  "servers": {
    "composio": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Click the install button to authorize VS Code to connect to Composio. VS Code will detect OAuth and prompt you to sign in.

VS Code MCP server install screen for Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

4. Authenticate Google Docs and start working

Back in VS Code chat, ask the agent to connect to Google Docs or give it any Google Docs-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Create a new meeting notes document"
  • "Copy last week's project summary template"
  • "Add bullet points to the action items section"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Google Docs.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in VS Code, and your Google Docs account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Triggers
Copy Google DocumentTool to create a copy of an existing google document.
Create a documentCreates a new google docs document using the provided title as filename and inserts the initial text at the beginning if non-empty, returning the document's id and metadata (excluding body content).
Create Document MarkdownCreates a new google docs document, optionally initializing it with a title and content provided as markdown text.
Create FooterTool to create a new footer in a google document.
Create FootnoteTool to create a new footnote in a google document.
Create HeaderTool to create a new header in a google document.
Create Named RangeTool to create a new named range in a google document.
Create Paragraph BulletsTool to add bullets to paragraphs within a specified range in a google document.
Delete Content Range in DocumentTool to delete a range of content from a google document.
Delete FooterTool to delete a footer from a google document.
Delete HeaderDeletes the header from the specified section or the default header if no section is specified.
Delete Named RangeTool to delete a named range from a google document.
Delete Paragraph BulletsTool to remove bullets from paragraphs within a specified range in a google document.
Delete TableTool to delete an entire table from a google document.
Delete Table ColumnTool to delete a column from a table in a google document.
Delete Table RowTool to delete a row from a table in a google document.
Get Charts from SpreadsheetTool to retrieve a list of all charts from a specified google sheets spreadsheet.
Get document by idRetrieves an existing google document by its id; will error if the document is not found.
Insert Inline ImageTool to insert an image from a given uri at a specified location in a google document as an inline image.
Insert Page BreakTool to insert a page break into a google document.
Insert Table in Google DocTool to insert a table into a google document.
Insert Table ColumnTool to insert a new column into a table in a google document.
Insert Text into DocumentTool to insert a string of text at a specified location within a google document.
List Charts from SpreadsheetTool to retrieve a list of charts with their ids and metadata from a google sheets spreadsheet.
Replace All Text in DocumentTool to replace all occurrences of a specified text string with another text string throughout a google document.
Replace Image in DocumentTool to replace a specific image in a document with a new image from a uri.
Search DocumentsSearch for google documents using various filters including name, content, date ranges, and more.
Unmerge Table CellsTool to unmerge previously merged cells in a table.
Update Document MarkdownReplaces the entire content of an existing google docs document with new markdown text; requires edit permissions for the document.
Update Document StyleTool to update the overall document style, such as page size, margins, and default text direction.
Update existing documentApplies programmatic edits, such as text insertion, deletion, or formatting, to a specified google doc using the `batchupdate` api method.
Update Table Row StyleTool to update the style of a table row in a google document.

Way Forward

Now that Google Docs is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end.

  • Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically.
  • Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works.
  • Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs.
  • Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps.
  • Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups.

Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Google Docs MCP?

With a standalone Google Docs MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Google Docs tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Google Docs and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code?

Yes, you can. VS Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Google Docs tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Google Docs while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Google Docs scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Google Docs data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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