Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server for Google ADK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="google_drive_folders_shared_drives_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives "
"using 12 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server
Connect your Google Drive account to your AI agent and specialize in advanced folder management and organizational structures. Use natural language to coordinate Shared Drives (formerly Team Drives), maintain folder hierarchies, and manage shortcuts across your entire corporate storage.
Google ADK natively supports Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives as an MCP tool provider — declare the Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 12 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Folder Organization — Create deep folder structures and move files or folders between parents instantly
- Shared Drive Management — List and inspect all accessible Shared Drives to manage collaborative workspaces
- Shortcut Creation — Create shortcuts to critical documents within relevant project folders for easy access
- Bulk Permissions — Share entire folders with users or groups and audit existing access levels efficiently
- Storage Insights — Retrieve high-level quota and storage information to keep your organizational drive clean
The Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 12 tools from Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers — declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in — not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives
Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Tools for Google ADK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives to Google ADK via MCP:
add_folder_permission
Share a folder with a user or group
create_folder
Create a new folder
create_shortcut
Create a shortcut to a file or folder
get_drive_about
Get Drive storage and quota info
get_folder_metadata
Get detailed metadata for a folder
list_folder_contents
List files and subfolders within a specific folder
list_shared_drives
List accessible Shared Drives
list_shortcuts
List all shortcuts within a folder
list_team_drives
List legacy Team Drives
move_file_to_folder
Move a file or folder to a different parent folder
remove_folder_permission
Remove a specific permission from a folder
search_folders
Search for folders by name
Example Prompts for Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives immediately.
"List all subfolders inside the 'Marketing 2024' folder."
"Move the file 'Final_Report.pdf' to the 'Approved_Exports' folder."
"Create a shortcut to 'Price_List_Global' in the 'Sales_Team_Quick_Access' folder."
Troubleshooting Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkGoogle Drive: Folders & Shared Drives + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.