Google Sheets MCP vs Ttctl
A side-by-side look at the Google Sheets MCP and Ttctl MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Google Sheets MCP for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Ttctl for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Google Sheets MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID, GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_ID, GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY, GOOGLE_CLIENT_EMAIL, GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID, GOOGLE_CLIENT_X509_CERT_URL.
Choose Ttctl when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Workplace & Productivity | Workplace & Productivity |
| Quality signal | 40/100 · Fair | 44/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | other |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID |
Tools & capabilities
Google Sheets MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ttctl 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.
Google Sheets MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"henilcalagiya-google-sheets-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"google-sheets-mcp@latest"
],
"env": {
"GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID_HERE",
"GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_ID_HERE",
"GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE",
"GOOGLE_CLIENT_EMAIL": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_EMAIL_HERE",
"GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
"GOOGLE_CLIENT_X509_CERT_URL": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_X509_CERT_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Ttctl
{
"mcpServers": {
"ttctl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ttctl"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Google Sheets MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Ttctl belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Google Sheets MCP for workplace & productivity work and Ttctl 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.
Google Sheets MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. Ttctl is listed as free. Auth: other. 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 henilcalagiya-google-sheets-mcp and ttctl as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Google Sheets MCP has a quality signal of 40/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 13 GitHub stars. Ttctl has 44/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.