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Connect Google Drive Folders Shared Drives to your AI

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Organize your entire corporate storage with natural language.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Google Drive Folders.

  1. 01

    List shared drives

    This capability lists all the Shared Drives you can access. Use it to see which collaborative workspaces are available to your agent.

  2. 02

    List shortcuts

    This capability pulls a list of all shortcuts inside a specific folder. It helps your agent identify quick-access links within a directory.

  3. 03

    List team drives

    This capability retrieves a list of legacy Team Drives. Use this to locate older collaborative storage areas.

  4. 04

    Move file to folder

    This capability moves a file or an entire folder to a new parent location. It is the primary way to reorganize your Drive hierarchy.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Google Drive Folders.

  1. 05

    Create shortcut

    This capability creates a shortcut to a file or folder. Use it to place links to important documents in relevant project folders.

  2. 06

    Get drive about

    This capability retrieves storage and quota information for your Drive. Use it to check how much space you have left.

  3. 07

    List folder contents

    This capability lists every file and subfolder inside a given folder. It allows your agent to see exactly what is inside a directory.

  4. 08

    Get folder metadata

    This capability fetches detailed metadata for a specific folder. Use it to check folder properties and details.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Google Drive Folders.

  1. 09

    Remove folder permission

    This capability strips a specific user or group's access from a folder. Use it to revoke permissions during audits.

  2. 10

    Search folders

    This capability searches for folders by their name. It is the fastest way to find a specific directory in a large Drive.

  3. 11

    Add folder permission

    This capability shares a folder with a specific user or group. Use it to grant access to new team members.

  4. 12

    Create folder

    This capability creates a brand new folder. Use it to build out new project structures on the fly.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Project Onboarding

Create a new folder structure and grant access to a new team in one go.

02

Drive Cleanup

Move old files into archive folders to keep active directories clean.

03

Permission Audits

Check who has access to specific folders and remove unnecessary permissions.

04

Quick Access Setup

Place shortcuts to critical documents in various project folders for the team.

Automate a task

Put Google Drive Folders to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Google Drive Folders works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Google Drive Folders to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1000ms average. Fast in production.

Google Drive Folders is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1185ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
794ms
Slowest day
1185ms
14-day trend
Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Google Drive Folders, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Google Drive Folders. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Google Drive Folders Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Google Drive Folders capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-drive-folders-shared-drives-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Google Drive Folders in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Google Drive Folders owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing large-scale cloud storage environments.

  • 01

    IT Administrators

    They use the agent to audit permissions and manage Shared Drive structures.

  • 02

    Operations Managers

    They use the agent to organize project hierarchies and ensure team access.

  • 03

    Workspace Architects

    They use the agent to maintain clean organizational structures and shortcut paths.

FAQ

Questions Google Drive Folders owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Google Drive to my AI client?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and provide your Google OAuth credentials. Once authorized, you can use it immediately in any compatible client like Claude or Cursor.

  • 02

    Can this MCP manage Shared Drives?

    Yes, it can list accessible Shared Drives and manage their contents and permissions.

  • 03

    Does this work with legacy Team Drives?

    Yes, there is a specific capability to list legacy Team Drives for older organizational structures.

  • 04

    Can I use this to fix permission issues?

    Yes, you can use the agent to add or remove folder permissions for specific users or groups.

  • 05

    Is my data secure?

    The MCP uses standard Google OAuth flows to ensure your credentials and data remain under your control through your own Google developer credentials.

  • 06

    What is the difference between this and the regular Google Drive server?

    This version is specialized for folder management, hierarchical organization, and Shared Drives. It includes specific capabilities for moving files between folders, managing Shared Drive memberships, and creating shortcuts to maintain a clean workspace.

  • 07

    Can I move an entire folder structure to a Shared Drive?

    Yes! You can use the move_file_to_folder capability (which also works for folders) to transfer a root folder into a Shared Drive ID. The AI agent will handle the parent reassignment via the API.

  • 08

    How do I create a shortcut to a document in another folder?

    Use the create_shortcut capability. Provide the name for the shortcut, the ID of the target document, and the ID of the folder where you want the shortcut to appear.

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