Question 1

How does the Google Drive MCP work with any LLM?

Accepted Answer

The connector uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to standardize tools and data exchange. That means ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs can all issue the same Drive actions reliably.

Question 2

Is my Google Drive data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use OAuth2, TLS encryption, and least-privilege scopes. Your files stay in Google Drive—we do not store or cache file contents. Permissions are respected at all times.

Question 3

Can my team collaborate using this integration?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Teammates connect their own accounts and collaborate in shared chats. Access is governed by each user’s Drive permissions, including shared drives.

Question 4

Which file types are supported?

Accepted Answer

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, images, and most formats supported by Google Drive. You can search, analyze, and organize across these file types.

Question 5

Do I need technical skills to set it up?

Accepted Answer

No technical background required. Click Connect, sign in, and start chatting. The AI understands plain English instructions—no scripts or configs needed.

Question 6

Can I search by document content, not just names?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ask for documents mentioning terms, topics, or thresholds (e.g., 'contracts with renewal in Q4'). Results use file content and metadata when available.

Question 7

How is billing handled for Google Drive MCP usage?

Accepted Answer

It’s included with your Ravenala plan. You only pay for LLM tokens during conversations. There are no extra connector fees or per-drive surcharges.

Question 8

Can I automate repetitive Drive tasks via chat?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Describe the workflow (e.g., sort invoices monthly, rename by pattern), and the AI can execute or schedule repeatable actions with your approval.

Question 9

What happens if I disconnect the integration?

Accepted Answer

Your Drive remains unchanged. You can reconnect anytime. Past chat history stays, but new Drive commands won’t run until you reconnect authorization.

Question 10

Does it work with Shared Drives and team folders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The connector honors Google permissions across My Drive, Shared Drives, and shared folders. You will only access items you’re allowed to view.

Google Drive

Tools

add-file-sharing-preferenceModifies sharing permissions for an existing Google Drive file, granting a specified role to a user, group, domain, or 'anyone'.

add-file-sharing-preference

copy-fileDuplicates an existing file in Google Drive, identified by its `file id`.

copy-file

create-commentTool to create a comment on a file.

create-comment

create-driveTool to create a new shared drive.

create-drive

create-fileCreates a new file or folder with metadata.

create-file

create-file-from-textCreates a new file in Google Drive from provided text content (up to 10mb), supporting various formats including automatic conversion to google workspace types.

create-file-from-text

create-folderCreates a new folder in Google Drive, optionally within a parent folder specified by its id or name; if a parent name is provided but not found, the action will fail.

create-folder

create-replyTool to create a reply to a comment in Google Drive.

create-reply

create-shortcut-to-fileTool to create a shortcut to a file or folder in Google Drive.

create-shortcut-to-file

delete-commentDeletes a comment from a file.

delete-comment

delete-driveTool to permanently delete a shared drive.

delete-drive

delete-permissionDeletes a permission from a file by permission id.

delete-permission

delete-replyTool to delete a specific reply by reply id.

delete-reply

download-fileDownloads a file from Google Drive by its id.

download-file

edit-fileUpdates an existing Google Drive file by overwriting its entire content with new text (max 10mb).

edit-file

empty-trashTool to permanently delete all of the user's trashed files.

empty-trash

files-modify-labelsModifies the set of labels applied to a file.

files-modify-labels

find-fileTool to list or search for files and folders in Google Drive.

find-file

find-folderTool to find a folder in Google Drive by its name and optionally a parent folder.

find-folder

generate-idsGenerates a set of file ids which can be provided in create or copy requests.

generate-ids

get-aboutTool to retrieve information about the user, the user's drive, and system capabilities.

get-about

get-changes-start-page-tokenTool to get the starting pagetoken for listing future changes in Google Drive.

get-changes-start-page-token

get-commentTool to get a comment by id.

get-comment

get-driveTool to get a shared drive by id.

get-drive

get-file-metadataTool to get a file's metadata by id.

get-file-metadata

get-permissionGets a permission by id.

get-permission

get-replyTool to get a specific reply to a comment on a file.

get-reply

get-revisionTool to get a specific revision's metadata by revision id.

get-revision

google-drive-delete-folder-or-file-actionTool to delete a file or folder in Google Drive.

google-drive-delete-folder-or-file-action

hide-driveTool to hide a shared drive from the default view.

hide-drive

list-changesTool to list the changes for a user or shared drive.

list-changes

list-commentsTool to list all comments for a file in Google Drive.

list-comments

list-file-labelsTool to list the labels on a file.

list-file-labels

list-filesTool to list a user's files and folders in Google Drive.

list-files

list-permissionsTool to list a file's permissions.

list-permissions

list-replies-to-commentTool to list replies to a comment in Google Drive.

list-replies-to-comment

list-revisionsTool to list a file's revisions.

list-revisions

list-shared-drivesTool to list the user's shared drives.

list-shared-drives

move-fileTool to move a file from one folder to another in Google Drive.

move-file