Overview
What is Google Calendar MCP?
Google Calendar MCP is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude Desktop to connect and interact with Google Calendar, allowing users to manage their calendar events seamlessly.
How to use Google Calendar MCP?
To use Google Calendar MCP, clone the repository from GitHub, install the necessary dependencies, configure your environment variables, and run the server. You can then connect Claude Desktop to the MCP server to manage your calendar events.
Key features of Google Calendar MCP?
- Connects Claude Desktop AI to Google Calendar data.
- Supports Google OAuth2 for secure authorization.
- Allows retrieval, creation, updating, and deletion of calendar events.
- Provides upcoming events across all calendars.
- Strong typing with TypeScript for better development experience.
Use cases of Google Calendar MCP?
- Automating event scheduling through AI.
- Managing personal and professional calendar events.
- Integrating calendar functionalities into applications using Claude Desktop.
FAQ from Google Calendar MCP?
- What is the recommended authentication method?
The recommended method is Google Cloud OAuth for better security and user experience.
- Can I use this server without Google Cloud setup?
Yes, you can use direct authentication for personal or development purposes, but it has limitations.
- What are the prerequisites for running the server?
You need Node.js (v16 or higher), npm or yarn, and a Google account with Calendar access.