mcp-gsheets

by freema · Productivity · ★ 104

mcp-gsheets is an MCP server by freema. MCP server for Google Sheets - Read, write and manipulate spreadsheets through Claude Desktop. It has 104 GitHub stars and ranks #220 of 1809 in Productivity by stars.

Category: Productivity
Author: freema
GitHub stars: 104
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Weekly downloads: 1,291
Language: TypeScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-04 (20 days ago)
Links: Source npm

automation
google-sheets-api
mcp
nodejs
typescript

How to install mcp-gsheets

mcp-gsheets is published on npm as mcp-gsheets, and it is listed in the official MCP Registry. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need Node.js for npx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add mcp-gsheets -- npx -y mcp-gsheets

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gsheets": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-gsheets"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm mcp-gsheets and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-gsheets?

mcp-gsheets is an MCP server by freema in the Productivity category. MCP server for Google Sheets - Read, write and manipulate spreadsheets through Claude Desktop. It has 104 GitHub stars and ranks #220 of 1809 in Productivity by stars. It is written in TypeScript. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 20 days ago.

Is mcp-gsheets free and open source?

Yes. mcp-gsheets is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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