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Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP. Manage structure and permissions via conversation.

Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives provides full control over your corporate document architecture. You can manage complex folder hierarchies, organize collaborative Shared Drives, and set granular permissions using natural language commands through your AI agent.

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Build and restructure folders

Create new folder paths or instantly move files and entire directories to different parent folders.

Govern access permissions

Manage who can see what by adding, removing, or auditing specific user and group permissions across any folder.

Map out shared workspaces

List all available Shared Drives and legacy Team Drives to understand the scope of collaborative areas.

Create instant quick links

Build shortcuts to key documents or folders, keeping critical files visible without duplicating data.

Check storage health

Retrieve high-level quota and storage usage information for your entire organizational drive.

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Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives

What AI agents can do with Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives (12 Tools)

These tools allow you to programmatically manage the structure of your entire Google Drive, including creating folders, setting permissions, and moving files.

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Add Folder Permission

Grants specific users or groups access to a designated folder.

Create Folder

Establishes a new, empty folder in your desired location.

Create Shortcut

Makes a visible quick link to an existing file or folder without moving the original...

Get Drive About

Retrieves current quota and total storage consumption metrics for your Google Drive...

Get Folder Metadata

Fetches detailed information, such as the creator or last modified date, for a...

List Folder Contents

Displays all files and subfolders contained within a specified directory.

List Shared Drives

Provides a list of all collaborative Shared Drives you have access to.

List Shortcuts

Shows every existing shortcut link within a particular folder.

List Team Drives

Lists any legacy Team Drives that still exist in your account structure.

Move File To Folder

Relocates a specified file or folder from its current spot to a new parent location.

Remove Folder Permission

Revokes access rights for a specific user or group on a targeted folder.

Search Folders

Finds folders by matching names across your entire Google Drive account.

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Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

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Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

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Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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The problem isn't finding files, it's managing where they live.

Think about the sheer volume of corporate knowledge today. Every department creates folders, and those folders contain hundreds of subfolders. A single project might require five different owners, each with a slightly different view of 'final.' You end up with orphaned versions, duplicated assets, and a nightmare of permission settings.

With this MCP, you tell your agent exactly what structure you need. It can build out the necessary folder paths or move entire departments' worth of work into an archive in minutes. The result is a clean, logical drive where every file has a clear 'home.'

Manage Folder Structure with Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP

You no longer have to click through five layers of folders and then open the security tab just to change a single user's access. You simply direct your agent to handle it.

Your AI client now acts as an organizational layer between you and Google Drive, turning complex administrative clicks into simple conversation.

What Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP does for your AI

This MCP lets you treat Google Drive like a structured database. Instead of clicking through endless tabs to find the right file or check who has access, you talk to your agent. It helps you manage entire corporate storage structures—from creating deep folder paths to instantly moving files between departments.

You can list accessible Shared Drives and quickly audit permissions for groups or single users. Need quick links? The agent builds shortcuts to critical documents so everyone always knows where to look. Connecting this MCP through Vinkius gives your AI client a powerful, centralized view of all your organizational assets, making you the architect of your own workspace.

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Frequently asked questions about Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP

How do I use the Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP to find a specific folder? +

You run search_folders by name. This tool finds folders across your entire drive, so you don't have to manually browse every department’s directory.

Can the Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP delete files? +

The available tools focus on organization and permissions, such as move_file_to_folder or remove_folder_permission. It doesn't offer a general delete function.

What is the difference between 'moving' and 'creating a shortcut'? +

Moving physically changes the file's location, which can break links. Creating a shortcut simply builds a pointer to the original file, keeping it safe even if its parent folder moves.

Can I check storage limits using the Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives MCP? +

Yes. You use the get_drive_about tool to retrieve high-level quota and total storage information, helping you plan for capacity needs.

Does this MCP help me manage multiple shared drives? +

Absolutely. The agent can list all accessible Shared Drives using list_shared_drives so you know exactly what collaborative workspaces exist in your organization.