Does Claude support the Google Drive MCP server?

Yes. Claude connects to the Google Drive MCP server through its connector settings, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need any Claude plan; Free plans allow one custom connector.

Do I need an API key to connect Google Drive to Claude?

No. You sign in to Google Drive once through Metorial, and Claude uses that connection. No API keys go into Claude's settings.

Which Google Drive tools can Claude use?

All 29 Google Drive tools your team allows, such as Update Permission, Export File, Delete Comment. Admins can narrow that list per team.

Can I control which teammates use Google Drive in Claude?

Yes. Role-based access control decides who can use Google Drive and which of its tools appear in Claude, and every call is logged with the person's identity.

What if Claude doesn't show Google Drive tools?

On Team and Enterprise plans an Owner adds custom connectors in Organization settings, then Connectors. Members then connect it with their own account.

Connect Google Drive to Claude (MCP setup guide)

Ask Claude to use the update permission tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude to use the export file tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude to use the delete comment tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude to use the reply to comment tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude to use the upload file tool in Google Drive

1. Enable Google Drive in Metorial
In your Metorial portal, enable the Google Drive MCP server and sign in with the account that owns the data. Access stays governed by your team policies.
2. Add a custom connector
Open Customize, then Connectors. Select Add, then Custom, then Web.
3. Paste your Metorial MCP URL
Name it Metorial, paste your Magic MCP URL (<your-magic-mcp-url>) and continue.
4. Sign in
Select Add and sign in to load Google Drive tools.

Once Google Drive is enabled in Metorial, teammates sign in with SSO and get the same connection in Claude, with only the tools their role allows.

One link covers every app you approve. See how the MCP gateway handles access, roles and audit logs for the whole company.

Update Permission: Change the role of an existing permission on a file or folder.
Export File: Export a Google Workspace file (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings) to a standard format such as PDF, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, or plain text.
Delete Comment: Delete a comment from a file.
Reply to Comment: Add a reply to an existing comment thread on a file.
Upload File: Upload a file with content to Google Drive.
List Permissions: List all permissions (sharing settings) for a file or folder.
Create Comment: Add a comment to a file.
Copy File: Create a copy of an existing file in Google Drive.
Share File: Share a file or folder with a user, group, domain, or make it accessible to anyone with a link.
Create Shared Drive: Create a new shared drive for team collaboration.
List Shared Drives: List all shared drives the authenticated user has access to.
Create File or Folder: Create a new file or folder in Google Drive.
List Comments: List all comments on a file, including threaded replies.
Remove Permission: Remove a permission (revoke access) from a file or folder.
List Revisions: List the revision history of a file.
And 14 more on the Google Drive MCP server page.

Turn Metorial on for a conversation with the + button, then Connectors; each connector has its own toggle.
Claude asks before it runs a Google Drive tool. Choose Allow always only for tools you trust to run unsupervised.
Use the Search and tools menu to switch off tools you do not need in the current conversation.
Remove the connector from Customize, then Connectors. Team and Enterprise owners can do this for the whole organization.

Members on a Team or Enterprise plan cannot add the connector: On Team and Enterprise plans an Owner adds custom connectors in Organization settings, then Connectors. Members then connect it with their own account.
The Free plan only allows one custom connector: One is enough: your Metorial URL carries every app your team approves, so you never need a second connector.
Tools do not show up in a chat: Connectors are switched on per conversation. Open the + menu in the chat, choose Connectors, and turn Metorial on.

Based on the Claude MCP documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about connecting Google Drive to AI agents with Metorial.

Does Claude support the Google Drive MCP server?
Yes. Claude connects to the Google Drive MCP server through its connector settings, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need any Claude plan; Free plans allow one custom connector.
Do I need an API key to connect Google Drive to Claude?
No. You sign in to Google Drive once through Metorial, and Claude uses that connection. No API keys go into Claude's settings.
Which Google Drive tools can Claude use?
All 29 Google Drive tools your team allows, such as Update Permission, Export File, Delete Comment. Admins can narrow that list per team.
Can I control which teammates use Google Drive in Claude?
Yes. Role-based access control decides who can use Google Drive and which of its tools appear in Claude, and every call is logged with the person's identity.
What if Claude doesn't show Google Drive tools?
On Team and Enterprise plans an Owner adds custom connectors in Organization settings, then Connectors. Members then connect it with their own account.