Google Drive MCP connector
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Google Drive is Google's cloud storage platform for storing, sharing, and collaborating on files. The Google Drive MCP connector allows AI agents to manage files by retrieving, updating, copying, and deleting them across a tenant's storage. It also supports controlling file and folder permissions, sharing content with specific users, and managing shared drives.
Authentication type
- OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code - Requires a one-time user login to authorize the agent to access the service on their behalf.
Uses
Use the Google Drive MCP connector to perform the following actions:
- Organize and locate files across shared drives in seconds
- Share documents securely with specific permission levels
- Automate file backup and archiving workflows
- Sync folder structures across teams and departments
- Control access by managing and auditing file permissions
- Create and manage shared drives for team collaboration
- Duplicate templates and documents without manual re-creation
- Clean up storage by permanently deleting obsolete files
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke Google Drive MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Show me all files I shared with the marketing team last week in Google Drive.Find the quarterly report file in Google Drive.Share the budget spreadsheet with finance@company.com as a viewer.Create a copy of the project proposal template in Google Drive.List everyone who has access to the client contract folder.Delete the old draft files from last year's campaign.Set up a new shared drive for the product launch team.Remove John's editor access to the sales presentation.Update the file name and description for our onboarding guide.Show me all the shared drives our organization has in Google Drive.
Google Drive MCP connector tools
The Google Drive MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| listFiles | List files |
| getFile | Get a file |
| updateFile | Update a file |
| deleteFile | Delete a file permanently |
| copyFile | Copy a file |
| listFilePermissions | List file permissions |
| createFilePermission | Share a file or folder |
| deleteFilePermission | Remove file permission |
| listDrives | List shared drives |
| createDrive | Create a shared drive |
| getDrive | Get a shared drive |
| updateDrive | Update a shared drive |
| deleteDrive | Delete a shared drive |
