Tools Overview¶
Google MCP Server provides 9 tools for reading Google Slides and Google Docs.
Tool Categories¶
| Category | Tools | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Slides | 5 tools | Read presentations, slides, and speaker notes |
| Google Docs | 4 tools | Read documents, content, and paragraphs |
Tools at a Glance¶
Google Slides¶
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
get_presentation |
Presentation metadata (title, slide count) |
list_slides |
List all slides with titles |
get_slide |
Single slide content and elements |
get_slide_notes |
Speaker notes for a slide |
get_presentation_content |
All content in one call (ideal for AI) |
Google Docs¶
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
get_document |
Document metadata (title, word count) |
get_document_content |
Structured content with optional images/tables |
get_document_text |
Plain text extraction |
get_document_paragraphs |
Text organized by paragraphs |
Common Patterns¶
AI Analysis of Entire Document¶
For AI analysis, use the bulk retrieval tools:
- Slides:
get_presentation_contentwithinclude_notes: true - Docs:
get_document_contentwith all include flags
Targeted Retrieval¶
For specific content:
- Slides: Use
list_slidesthenget_slidefor specific slides - Docs: Use
get_document_paragraphsfor structured text
Metadata Only¶
For quick metadata checks:
- Slides:
get_presentation - Docs:
get_document