How do I install the google 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.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Google MCP Server

Google Sheets API -- simple interface to read/write data and manage sheets

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What is the Google MCP Server?

Google Sheets API -- simple interface to read/write data and manage sheets

The short version

The following examples are meant to give you an idea of just some of the things you can do

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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
cell	based API - read, write, bulk-updates, formatting
row	based API - read, update, delete (based on the old v3 row-based calls)
export	download sheet/docs in various formats

How to install the Google MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-spreadsheet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "google-spreadsheet"],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Google to cell.”
“Use Google to row.”
“Use Google to export.”

Frequently asked questions

Google Sheets API -- simple interface to read/write data and manage sheets Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.