Calendly MCP Server vs Gcal
A side-by-side look at the Calendly MCP Server and Gcal MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Calendly MCP Server for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Gcal for workplace & productivity over a hosted endpoint. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Calendly MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
CALENDLY_ACCESS_TOKEN. - You want tools like
list_upcoming_events, get_event_details, search_events.
Choose Gcal when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Workplace & Productivity | Workplace & Productivity |
| Quality signal | 47/100 · Fair | 43/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Remote HTTP/SSE |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | CALENDLY_ACCESS_TOKEN | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 9 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 12 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Calendly MCP Server | View Gcal |
Tools & capabilities
Calendly MCP Server tools 12
list_upcoming_eventsList upcoming scheduled events with optional filtersget_event_detailsGet full details of a specific event including invitees and locationsearch_eventsSearch events by invitee name or email (case-insensitive partial match)check_availabilityCheck available time slots from your availability schedulesget_busy_timesGet busy/unavailable time periods for a date rangelist_event_typesList all configured event types with name, duration, and statusget_event_type_detailsGet detailed configuration of a specific event typecreate_one_off_eventCreate a single-use scheduling link for a meetingcancel_eventCancel an existing scheduled event (invitees are notified)reschedule_eventReschedule an event to a new timeget_scheduling_statsGet scheduling analytics: total meetings, avg duration, popular timesget_invitee_insightsAnalyze meeting patterns with a specific contact
Gcal tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Calendly MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"calendly-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"calendly-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CALENDLY_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_CALENDLY_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Gcal
{
"mcpServers": {
"gcal": {
"url": "https://gcal.mintmcp.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Calendly MCP Server is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Gcal belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick Calendly MCP Server for workplace & productivity work and Gcal for workplace & productivity.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Calendly MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Gcal has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add calendly-mcp-server and gcal as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Calendly MCP Server has a quality signal of 47/100 (Fair) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Gcal has 43/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 9 GitHub stars.