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google-workspace-mcp logo
google-workspace-mcp
★ 192
vs
mcp-gateway logo
mcp-gateway
★ 85

google-workspace-mcp vs mcp-gateway

google-workspace-mcp: This MCP server gives AI agents full access to Google Workspace services including Gmail, Calendar, and Drive via a manifest-driven factory architecture. It supports multi-account credential routing, contextual guidance, and easy expansion through YAML configuration. Install as a single bundle or via npm.; mcp-gateway: MCP Gateway sits between AI clients and tools, exposing 4 meta-tools for dynamic discovery. It supports unlimited backends via MCP protocols and REST APIs with YAML capabilities, saving up to 97% token overhead. Features include hot reload, circuit breakers, and a web dashboard.

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TL;DR

google-workspace-mcp logo
google-workspace-mcpSecurity & Safety · ★ 192

AI-powered email management: search, read, send, and triage emails

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mcp-gateway logo
mcp-gatewayDev Tooling · ★ 85

Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
google-workspace-mcp logogoogle-workspace-mcp
mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
Category
Security & Safety
Dev Tooling
Stars
★ 192
★ 85
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install @aaronsb/google-workspace-mcp
brew tap MikkoParkkola/tap && brew install mcp-gateway
Updated
2d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai, google-workspace, mcp
ai, anthropic, claude
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Features

google-workspace-mcp logogoogle-workspace-mcp
01Full access to Gmail, Calendar, and Drive with 32+ operations
02Multi-account support with credential isolation
03Manifest-driven factory for easy expansion
04Response formatting for AI consumption with next-steps guidance
05XDG-compliant data storage and multi-step workflow chaining
mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
01Unlimited tools with minimal tokens (97% savings)
02Any REST API to MCP tool via YAML or OpenAPI import
03Hot reload without losing AI session
04Production resilience (circuit breakers, retry, rate limiting)
05Web dashboard for live status and cost tracking
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Use Cases

google-workspace-mcp logogoogle-workspace-mcp
↳AI-powered email management: search, read, send, and triage emails
↳Calendar scheduling and availability checks
↳File management on Drive: search, upload, share, and export
mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
↳Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit
↳Turn any REST API into an MCP tool without coding
↳Change MCP configuration without restarting AI session
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between google-workspace-mcp and mcp-gateway?
Both google-workspace-mcp and mcp-gateway are in the Security & Safety category. google-workspace-mcp has 192 stars, while mcp-gateway has 85 stars.
Which is better, google-workspace-mcp or mcp-gateway?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose google-workspace-mcp if AI-powered email management: search, read, send, and triage emails, and mcp-gateway if Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit.
Is google-workspace-mcp free or open source?
Yes, google-workspace-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is mcp-gateway free or open source?
Yes, mcp-gateway is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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