# How to connect Google Drive MCP with VS Code

```json
{
  "title": "How to connect Google Drive MCP with VS Code",
  "toolkit": "Google Drive",
  "toolkit_slug": "googledrive",
  "framework": "VS Code",
  "framework_slug": "vscode",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/vscode",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/vscode.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:14:20.203Z"
}
```

## Introduction

### How to connect Google Drive 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 Drive with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

## Also integrate Google Drive with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/cursor)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

### 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.

## Connect Google Drive to VS Code

### Integrate Google Drive 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](vscode:mcp/install?%7B%22name%22%3A%22composio%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp%22%7D)
### 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"
    }
  }
}
```

## What is the Google Drive MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Googledrive MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Google Drive account. It provides structured and secure access to your files and folders, so your agent can perform actions like uploading files, managing sharing permissions, organizing folders, and collaborating via comments on your behalf.
- Automated file uploads and creation: Effortlessly ask your agent to create new files or folders, upload documents, or generate files from provided text content in your Google Drive.
- Advanced sharing and permission management: Let your agent modify sharing preferences for files and folders, granting or revoking access to users, groups, domains, or the public.
- Collaboration through comments and replies: Have the agent add comments to files, reply to existing comments, or delete comments to facilitate smooth collaboration with your team.
- Efficient folder and shortcut organization: Direct your agent to create, organize, or nest folders, or generate shortcuts to important files and folders for easier access.
- File duplication and backup: Instruct your agent to duplicate existing files, creating reliable backups or templates for repeated use.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_ADD_FILE_SHARING_PREFERENCE` | Add file sharing preference | Modifies sharing permissions for an existing google drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_COPY_FILE` | Copy file | Duplicates an existing file in google drive, identified by its `file id`. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_CREATE_COMMENT` | Create Comment | Tool to create a comment on a file. use when you need to add a new comment to a specific file in google drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_CREATE_DRIVE` | Create Shared Drive | Tool to create a new shared drive. use when you need to programmatically create a new shared drive for collaboration or storage. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_CREATE_FILE` | Create File or Folder | Creates a new file or folder with metadata. use to create empty files or folders, or files with content by providing it in the request body (though this action primarily focuses on metadata creation). |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_CREATE_FILE_FROM_TEXT` | Create a File from Text | Creates a new file in google drive from provided text content (up to 10mb), supporting various formats including automatic conversion to google workspace types. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_CREATE_FOLDER` | Create a folder | Creates a new folder in google drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_CREATE_REPLY` | Create Reply | Tool to create a reply to a comment in google drive. use when you need to respond to an existing comment on a file. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_CREATE_SHORTCUT_TO_FILE` | Create Shortcut to File/Folder | Tool to create a shortcut to a file or folder in google drive. use when you need to link to an existing drive item from another location without duplicating it. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_DELETE_COMMENT` | Delete Comment | Deletes a comment from a file. use when you need to remove a specific comment from a google drive file. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_DELETE_DRIVE` | Delete Shared Drive | Tool to permanently delete a shared drive. use when you need to remove a shared drive and its contents (if specified). |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_DELETE_PERMISSION` | Delete Permission | Deletes a permission from a file by permission id. use when you need to revoke access for a specific user or group from a file. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_DELETE_REPLY` | Delete Reply | Tool to delete a specific reply by reply id. use when you need to remove a reply from a comment on a file. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_DOWNLOAD_FILE` | Download a file from Google Drive | Downloads a file from google drive by its id. for google workspace documents (docs, sheets, slides), optionally exports to a specified `mime type`. for other file types, downloads in their native format regardless of mime type. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_EDIT_FILE` | Edit File | Updates an existing google drive file by overwriting its entire content with new text (max 10mb). |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_EMPTY_TRASH` | Empty Trash | Tool to permanently delete all of the user's trashed files. use when you want to empty the trash in google drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_FILES_MODIFY_LABELS` | Modify File Labels | Modifies the set of labels applied to a file. returns a list of the labels that were added or modified. use when you need to programmatically change labels on a google drive file, such as adding, updating, or removing them. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_FIND_FILE` | Find file | Tool to list or search for files and folders in google drive. use when you need to find specific files based on query criteria or list contents of a drive/folder. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_FIND_FOLDER` | Find folder | Tool to find a folder in google drive by its name and optionally a parent folder. use when you need to locate a specific folder to perform further actions like creating files in it or listing its contents. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GENERATE_IDS` | Generate File IDs | Generates a set of file ids which can be provided in create or copy requests. use when you need to pre-allocate ids for new files or copies. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_ABOUT` | Get about | Tool to retrieve information about the user, the user's drive, and system capabilities. use when you need to check storage quotas, user details, or supported import/export formats. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_CHANGES_START_PAGE_TOKEN` | Get Changes Start Page Token | Tool to get the starting pagetoken for listing future changes in google drive. use this when you need to track changes to files and folders. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_COMMENT` | Get Comment | Tool to get a comment by id. use when you need to retrieve a specific comment from a google drive file and have both the file id and comment id. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_DRIVE` | Get Shared Drive | Tool to get a shared drive by id. use when you need to retrieve information about a specific shared drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_FILE_METADATA` | Get File Metadata | Tool to get a file's metadata by id. use when you need to retrieve the metadata for a specific file in google drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_PERMISSION` | Get Permission | Gets a permission by id. use this tool to retrieve a specific permission for a file or shared drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_REPLY` | Get Reply | Tool to get a specific reply to a comment on a file. use when you need to retrieve the details of a particular reply. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GET_REVISION` | Get Revision | Tool to get a specific revision's metadata by revision id. use when you need to retrieve information about a particular version of a file. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GOOGLE_DRIVE_DELETE_FOLDER_OR_FILE_ACTION` | Delete folder or file | Tool to delete a file or folder in google drive. use when you need to permanently remove a specific file or folder using its id. note: this action is irreversible. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_HIDE_DRIVE` | Hide Shared Drive | Tool to hide a shared drive from the default view. use when you want to remove a shared drive from the user's main google drive interface without deleting it. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_CHANGES` | List Changes | Tool to list the changes for a user or shared drive. use when you need to track modifications to files and folders, such as creations, deletions, or permission changes. this action requires a `pagetoken` which can be initially obtained using the `get changes start page token` action or from a previous `list changes` response. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_COMMENTS` | List Comments | Tool to list all comments for a file in google drive. use when you need to retrieve comments associated with a specific file. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_FILE_LABELS` | List File Labels | Tool to list the labels on a file. use when you need to retrieve all labels associated with a specific file in google drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_FILES` | List Files and Folders | Tool to list a user's files and folders in google drive. use this to search or browse for files and folders based on various criteria. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_PERMISSIONS` | List Permissions | Tool to list a file's permissions. use when you need to retrieve all permissions associated with a specific file or shared drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_REPLIES_TO_COMMENT` | List Replies to Comment | Tool to list replies to a comment in google drive. use this when you need to retrieve all replies associated with a specific comment on a file. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_REVISIONS` | List File Revisions | Tool to list a file's revisions. use when you need to retrieve the revision history of a specific file in google drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_LIST_SHARED_DRIVES` | List Shared Drives | Tool to list the user's shared drives. use when you need to get a list of all shared drives accessible to the authenticated user. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_MOVE_FILE` | Move File | Tool to move a file from one folder to another in google drive. use when you need to reorganize files by changing their parent folder(s). |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_STOP_WATCH_CHANNEL` | Stop Watch Channel | Tool to stop watching resources through a specified channel. use this when you want to stop receiving notifications for a previously established watch. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UNHIDE_DRIVE` | Unhide Shared Drive | Tool to unhide a shared drive. use when you need to restore a shared drive to the default view. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UNTRASH_FILE` | Untrash File | Tool to restore a file from the trash. use when you need to recover a deleted file. this action updates the file's metadata to set the 'trashed' property to false. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UPDATE_COMMENT` | Update Comment | Tool to update an existing comment on a google drive file. use when you need to change the content or status (e.g., resolve) of a comment. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UPDATE_DRIVE` | Update Shared Drive | Tool to update the metadata for a shared drive. use when you need to modify properties like the name, theme, background image, or restrictions of a shared drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UPDATE_FILE_PUT` | Update File (Metadata) | Updates file metadata. uses patch semantics (partial update) as per google drive api v3. use this tool to modify attributes of an existing file like its name, description, or parent folders. note: this action currently supports metadata updates only. file content updates require multipart/related upload and are not yet implemented. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UPDATE_FILE_REVISION_METADATA` | Update File Revision Metadata | Updates metadata of a file revision (e.g., keepforever, publish). use this tool to modify the metadata of a specific revision of a file in google drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UPDATE_PERMISSION` | Update Permission | Tool to update a permission with patch semantics. use when you need to modify an existing permission for a file or shared drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UPDATE_REPLY` | Update Reply | Tool to update a reply to a comment on a google drive file. use when you need to modify the content of an existing reply. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_UPLOAD_FILE` | Upload File | Uploads a file (max 5mb) to google drive, moving it to a specified folder if a valid folder id is provided, otherwise uploads to root. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_WATCH_CHANGES` | Watch Drive Changes | Tool to subscribe to changes for a user or shared drive in google drive. use when you need to monitor a google drive for modifications and receive notifications at a specified webhook url. |

## Supported Triggers

| Trigger slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_COMMENT_ADDED_TRIGGER` | Comment Added (Docs/Sheets/Slides) | Triggers when a new comment is added to Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_CREATED_TRIGGER` | File Created | Triggers when a new file is created/added in Google Drive. This trigger monitors files and fires when new files are detected. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_DELETED_OR_TRASHED_TRIGGER` | File Deleted or Trashed | Triggers when a file is moved to trash or permanently deleted in Google Drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_SHARED_PERMISSIONS_ADDED` | File Shared (Permissions Added) | Triggers when new sharing permissions are granted to a file or folder in Google Drive. This trigger monitors the Drive Changes API to detect files that changed and, for those files, compares their current permissions against previously seen permissions to identify newly added sharing entries. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_UPDATED_TRIGGER` | File Updated | Triggers when a file's metadata or content changes in Google Drive. Emits file ID, modification timestamp, and editor info. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_GOOGLE_DRIVE_CHANGES` | Google Drive Changes | Triggers when changes are detected in a Google Drive. |
| `GOOGLEDRIVE_NEW_FILE_MATCHING_QUERY_TRIGGER` | New File Matching Query | Triggers when a new Google Drive file matches a provided query. |

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

Once connected, VS Code can access the Google Drive MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your coding workflow.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Way Forward
Now that Google Drive 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.

## How to build Google Drive MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/cursor)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive/framework/crew-ai)

## Related Toolkits

- [Google Docs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledocs) - Google Docs is a cloud-based word processor that enables document creation and real-time collaboration. Its seamless sharing and version history make team editing and content management a breeze.
- [Google Super](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesuper) - Google Super is an all-in-one suite combining Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Analytics, and more. It gives you a unified platform to manage your digital life, boosting productivity and organization.
- [Affinda](https://composio.dev/toolkits/affinda) - Affinda is an AI-powered document processing platform that automates data extraction from resumes, invoices, and more. It streamlines document-heavy workflows by turning files into structured, actionable data.
- [Agility cms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agility_cms) - Agility CMS is a headless content management system for building and managing digital experiences across platforms. It lets teams update content quickly and deliver omnichannel experiences with ease.
- [Algodocs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/algodocs) - Algodocs is an AI-powered platform that automates data extraction from business documents. It delivers fast, secure, and accurate processing without templates or manual training.
- [Api2pdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf) - Api2Pdf is a REST API for generating PDFs from HTML, URLs, and documents using powerful engines like wkhtmltopdf and Headless Chrome. It streamlines document conversion and automation for developers and businesses.
- [Aryn](https://composio.dev/toolkits/aryn) - Aryn is an AI-powered platform for parsing, extracting, and analyzing data from unstructured documents. Use it to automate document processing and unlock actionable insights from your files.
- [Boldsign](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boldsign) - Boldsign is a digital eSignature platform for sending, signing, and tracking documents online. Organizations use it to automate agreements and manage legally binding workflows efficiently.
- [Boloforms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boloforms) - BoloForms is an eSignature platform built for small businesses, offering unlimited signatures, templates, and forms. It simplifies digital document signing and team collaboration at a predictable, fixed price.
- [Box](https://composio.dev/toolkits/box) - Box is a cloud content management and file sharing platform for businesses. It helps teams securely store, organize, and collaborate on files from anywhere.
- [Carbone](https://composio.dev/toolkits/carbone) - Carbone is a blazing-fast report generator that turns JSON data into PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, and more using flexible templates. It lets you automate document creation at scale with minimal code.
- [Castingwords](https://composio.dev/toolkits/castingwords) - CastingWords is a transcription service specializing in human-powered, accurate transcripts via a simple API. Get seamless audio-to-text conversion for interviews, meetings, podcasts, and more.
- [Cloudconvert](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudconvert) - CloudConvert is a powerful file conversion service supporting over 200 file formats. It streamlines converting, compressing, and managing documents, media, and more, all in one place.
- [Cloudlayer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudlayer) - Cloudlayer is a document and asset generation service for creating PDFs and images via API or SDKs. It lets you automate high-quality doc creation, saving dev time and reducing manual work.
- [Cloudpress](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudpress) - Cloudpress is a content export tool for Google Docs and Notion. It automates publishing to your favorite Content Management Systems.
- [Contentful graphql](https://composio.dev/toolkits/contentful_graphql) - Contentful graphql is a content delivery API that lets you access Contentful data using GraphQL queries. It gives you efficient, flexible ways to fetch and manage structured content for any digital project.
- [Conversion tools](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools) - Conversion Tools is an online service for converting documents between formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, XML, and CSV. It lets you automate complex document workflows with just a few clicks.
- [Convertapi](https://composio.dev/toolkits/convertapi) - ConvertAPI is a robust file conversion service for documents, images, and spreadsheets. It streamlines programmatic format changes and lets developers automate complex workflows with a single API.
- [Craftmypdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/craftmypdf) - CraftMyPDF is a web-based service for designing and generating PDFs with templates and live data. It streamlines document creation by automating personalized PDFs at scale.
- [Docmosis](https://composio.dev/toolkits/docmosis) - Docmosis generates PDF and Word documents from user-defined templates. It's perfect for merging data fields to quickly produce reports, invoices, and business letters.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Google Drive MCP?

With a standalone Google Drive MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Google Drive tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Google Drive 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 Drive tools.

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

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Google Drive 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 Drive data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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