Google Drive Folders Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage your corporate cloud storage hierarchy and shared workspace permissions.
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Why people use Google Drive Folders
Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives for Cloud Storage Management
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what needs to happen. You can move entire directory trees, audit permissions across multiple Shared Drives, and create shortcuts to keep important files reachable. You get a clean, organized workspace without the manual labor.
What Vinkius changes
You get a natural language interface for complex Google Drive administration.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Auditing permissions for a department
An IT admin asks the agent to find all folders for the Marketing team and use remove_folder_permission to strip access from former employees.
- Real-world use case 02
Moving legacy data to new drives
An ops manager tells the agent to find the '2023_Archives' folder and move_file_to_folder to a new high-level archive directory.
- Real-world use case 03
Setting up a new project workspace
A project lead asks the agent to create_folder for a new client and then create_shortcut to the global brand assets folder.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Google Drive Folders capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Google Drive Folders.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Google Drive Folders.
- 01 Capability
Create shortcut
Create a shortcut to a file or folder. This lets you link important documents in multiple places.
- 02 Capability
Get drive about
Get your Drive storage and quota info. Use this to check how much space your organization has left.
- 03 Capability
List folder contents
List files and subfolders within a specific folder. Use this to see what lives inside a directory.
- 04 Capability
List shared drives
List accessible Shared Drives. This helps you see all the collaborative workspaces you can manage.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Google Drive Folders.
- 05 Capability
Get folder metadata
Get detailed metadata for a folder. This helps you see the specific properties of any directory.
- 06 Capability
List shortcuts
List all shortcuts within a folder. Use this to see how many links point to specific files.
- 07 Capability
List team drives
List legacy Team Drives. Use this to find older collaborative workspaces in your account.
- 08 Capability
Move file to folder
Move a file or folder to a different parent folder. Use this to reorganize your storage layout.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Google Drive Folders.
- 09 Capability
Remove folder permission
Remove a specific permission from a folder. This is the primary way to revoke user access.
- 10 Capability
Search folders
Search for folders by name. Use this to find specific directories across your entire Drive.
- 11 Capability
Add folder permission
Grant a specific user or group access to a folder. Use this to manage team collaboration quickly.
- 12 Capability
Create folder
Create a new folder in your Drive. This helps you build out new project structures instantly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Google Drive Folders to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Google Drive Folders from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Google Drive Folders, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Google Drive Folders for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Google Drive Folders URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Google Drive Folders in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-drive-folders-shared-drives": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Google Drive Folders
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Google Drive Folders, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-drive-folders-shared-drives": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Google Drive Folders
Ask Copilot: "Using Google Drive Folders, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-drive-folders-shared-drives": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Google Drive Folders
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Google Drive Folders, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-drive-folders-shared-drives": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Google Drive Folders
Ask Cline: "Using Google Drive Folders, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add google-drive-folders-shared-drives --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g7CgWsQUd8Tyo45B2TPNn3yvQPq2IwEMc5NGvAKt/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Google Drive Folders
Ask Claude: "Using Google Drive Folders, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Google Drive Folders can move forward.
This is for the IT admin tired of manual permission audits, the ops manager struggling with a messy shared drive, and the workspace architect who needs to maintain a clean company file structure.
IT Administrator
Audits folder permissions and manages Shared Drive access for hundreds of users via natural language.
Operations Manager
Organizes project hierarchies and ensures team members have the correct folder access on a daily basis.
Workspace Architect
Builds out company wide folder structures and creates shortcut paths for easier navigation.
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Before you connect
Questions about Google Drive Folders.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives to organize my company's files?
Yes. This Connector allows your agent to build out folder structures, move directories, and create shortcuts to help you organize your corporate storage more efficiently.
How does Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives help with permissions?
It lets you manage who can see and edit your folders. Your agent can add or remove specific user and group permissions across your entire Drive.
Can Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives manage Shared Drives?
Yes, it can list and inspect all accessible Shared Drives, making it much easier to manage collaborative workspaces for your team.
Can I use Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives to see my storage limit?
Yes. You can ask your agent to check your current storage quota and high level usage info to see how much space you have left.
Does Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives move files?
Yes, it can move both files and folders to different parent folders, which is perfect for reorganizing large amounts of data quickly.
Can I use Google Drive: Folders & Shared Drives to search for folders?
Yes. You can use natural language to find specific folders by name across your entire account without having to click through every directory.
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.
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.
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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Give your agent a direct line to Google Drive Folders.
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