May 1, 2026
New: Agent tools and security updates for Google Workspace developers
At Cloud Next ‘26, we announced a new suite of agent tools for Google Workspace, including a Workspace MCP server, command line interface (CLI), and remote MCP integrations.
Today, we are opening the Workspace MCP server to public developer preview. As AI agents become a central part of how we work, they need a standardized way to access the right context and tools. The Workspace MCP server provides that bridge, allowing AI agents to safely tap into the richness of Workspace capabilities.
Workspace MCP server: Now in public developer preview
The Workspace MCP server allows developers to access a suite of dedicated tools to power agents interacting with Workspace data:
- Gmail MCP: Profile access, drafting, searching, and read/write capabilities.
- Drive MCP: File fetching, permissions management, listing, and uploading.
- Calendar MCP: Finding available times and managing events.
- Chat MCP: Finding conversations, searching messages, and reading/sending replies.
- People dictionary MCP: Managing user contacts and accessing profile information.
Empower agents with a secure ecosystem
As these agents scale, we are committed to maintaining a healthy ecosystem by addressing the unique risks associated with large-scale agentic actions, such as API abuse and unintended large-scale data egress. To foster innovation while managing the potential impact of high-volume data access, we are introducing a standardized tiering model for all agent tools inclusive of our APIs in Workspace.
This model is designed to manage agent workflows at scale, providing a structure as application impact increases The framework is intended to maintain the agility of developers:
- Empowering the community: We expect less than 1% of active Workspace developers will need to move beyond our standard usage tiers. This means the vast majority of our developer community can continue to build and innovate without friction.
- Scalability with confidence: For those developers and agents that grow to serve millions of users, the model provides a clear, predictable path to scale safely, ensuring the performance and data integrity that enterprise customers expect.
Getting started
- Developers: Visit our developer documentation to learn more about the Workspace MCP server. More information on the operational tiers is available in the Workspace developer API tiering.
- Admins: No action is required at this time. Access to Workspace APIs can be managed via the Admin console under Security > API Controls.
Rollout pace
- Workspace MCP server: Gradual rollout starting May 1, 2026
- Workspace API and MCP tiering: Updated usage quotas for new projects only will roll out starting May 1, 2026. We'll notify owners of existing projects at least 60 days before any changes go into effect to ensure a smooth transition.
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers and developers
Resources
- Google Workspace Developer Site
- Google Workspace Developer Guide: Configure the Google Workspace MCP servers
- Google Workspace Developer Documentation: Google Workspace standardized model for agent tools and APIs