mcp-google-reader

MCP server that reads Google Docs and Google Sheets content for AI assistants like Claude.

Paste a Google Docs/Sheets link in your message — Claude reads it directly. No more copy-pasting PRDs, tech specs, or test case spreadsheets.

• Node.js 18+ (recommended: Node.js 20 or 22 LTS)
• A Google Cloud project with Docs & Sheets APIs enabled

# 1. Set up Google Cloud OAuth (see detailed steps below)
# 2. Authorize (run in your terminal, not inside an AI assistant)
npx mcp-google-reader auth
# 3. Add to your MCP client
claude mcp add -s user google-reader -- npx mcp-google-reader serve

• Google Docs → Markdown: Preserves headings, bold, italic, lists, tables, links
• Google Sheets → Markdown table: First row as header, proper column alignment
• Multiple URLs: Paste several links in one message — all fetched in parallel
• Sheet selection: Read specific tabs by name, or all tabs at once
• Caching: 60-second in-memory cache to avoid redundant API calls
• OAuth2: Reads any file you have access to in your Google account

1. Go to Google Cloud Console → Create a new project (or select existing)
2. Enable Google Docs API: Enable here
3. Enable Google Sheets API: Enable here

1. Go to APIs & Services → OAuth consent screen
2. Choose External → Create
3. Fill in:

• App name: mcp-google-reader
• User support email: your email
• Developer contact: your email

1. Scopes → Save and Continue (no changes needed)
2. Test users → Add users → add your Google email → Save and Continue
3. Summary → Back to Dashboard
4. Kee