Does Claude Code support the Google Drive MCP server?

Yes. Claude Code connects to the Google Drive MCP server through one CLI command, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need the Claude Code CLI.

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

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

Which Google Drive tools can Claude Code 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 Code?

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

What if Claude Code doesn't show Google Drive tools?

Run /mcp, select Metorial, and sign in. If sign-in keeps failing, choose Clear authentication in the same menu and sign in again.

Connect Google Drive to Claude Code

Ask Claude Code to use the get download url tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude Code to use the get file tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude Code to use the update file tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude Code to use the search files tool in Google Drive
Ask Claude Code to use the delete 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 the server over HTTP
Add --scope user to use it in every project.
```
claude mcp add --transport http metorial <your-magic-mcp-url>
```
3. Sign in
Run /mcp, select Metorial 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 Code, 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.

Google Drive tools appear as mcp__metorial__<tool>. Use that name in permission rules to allow or deny a tool.
Run /mcp to see whether Metorial is connected and to sign in again.
Claude Code warns when a tool result passes 10,000 tokens and caps it at 25,000 by default. Raise the cap with MAX_MCP_OUTPUT_TOKENS.
Pre-approve trusted Google Drive tools with allow rules in your settings so Claude Code stops asking each time.

claude mcp list shows "Needs authentication": Run /mcp, select Metorial, and sign in. If sign-in keeps failing, choose Clear authentication in the same menu and sign in again.
A teammate sees "Pending approval": Servers shared through a project .mcp.json need approval. Run claude in the project and approve Metorial when asked.
Large tool results are cut off: Claude Code limits MCP tool output to 25,000 tokens by default. Raise it with the MAX_MCP_OUTPUT_TOKENS environment variable.

Based on the Claude Code MCP documentation.

Frequently asked questions

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

Does Claude Code support the Google Drive MCP server?
Yes. Claude Code connects to the Google Drive MCP server through one CLI command, pointed at your Metorial URL. You need the Claude Code CLI.
Do I need an API key to connect Google Drive to Claude Code?
No. You sign in to Google Drive once through Metorial, and Claude Code uses that connection. No API keys go into Claude Code's settings.
Which Google Drive tools can Claude Code 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 Code?
Yes. Role-based access control decides who can use Google Drive and which of its tools appear in Claude Code, and every call is logged with the person's identity.
What if Claude Code doesn't show Google Drive tools?
Run /mcp, select Metorial, and sign in. If sign-in keeps failing, choose Clear authentication in the same menu and sign in again.