How do I install the gas mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Gas MCP Server

MCP server for Google Apps Script: CommonJS module system, ad-hoc code execution, Unix-inspired commands (cat, grep, ls), and AI-assisted development

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What is the Gas MCP Server?

MCP server for Google Apps Script: CommonJS module system, ad-hoc code execution, Unix-inspired commands (cat, grep, ls), and AI-assisted development

What it actually does

// Tell your AI: "Build an expense tracker that categorizes Gmail receipts" // AI handles OAuth, Gmail API, and spreadsheet integration

Configuration

| Requirement | Why Needed | How to Get | Auto-Checked? | |------------|------------|------------|---------------| | Git | Clones repository | Download | ✅ Yes | | Node.js 18+ | Runs the MCP server | Download | ✅ Yes | | Google Account | Access Google Apps Script | Create free | ❌ Manual | | **AI

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
cat	Read files
write	Write files
mkdir	Create folders
grep	Search text
find	Find files
ripgrep	Fast search
sed	Find & replace
run	Run code
exec	Execute functions
rsync	Stateless sync (pull/push with dryrun)
git_feature	Feature branch management
config	Manage sync folder
deploy	Unified deployment management (promote/rollback/status/reset)
project_create	New project

How to install the Gas MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gas": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp_gas/dist/src/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NODE_ENV": "production"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
NODE_ENV	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Gas MCP to cat.”
“Use Gas MCP to write.”
“Use Gas MCP to mkdir.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Google Apps Script: CommonJS module system, ad-hoc code execution, Unix-inspired commands (cat, grep, ls), and AI-assisted development Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.