Google APIs
Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, YouTube, Maps, and 200+ Google services.
npm install googleapis
There is an MCP server that covers similar functionality: Google Drive MCP Server
Use the API when:
You need fine-grained control, custom error handling, or want to chain multiple API calls in a script.
Use the MCP when:
You want plug-and-play integration with Claude Code and don't need custom logic around the calls.
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The official Google APIs client library provides access to every Google service. Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, YouTube, Maps, Cloud Platform, and hundreds more. 520K weekly downloads. The gcloud CLI handles authentication and project management. Auto-generated TypeScript types for every API. The gateway to the entire Google ecosystem.
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