MCP fork of Google Workspace CLI vs ScopeGate

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP fork of Google Workspace CLI and ScopeGate MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP fork of Google Workspace CLI when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MCP fork of Google Workspace CLI Details

Choose ScopeGate when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore ScopeGate Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP fork of Google Workspace CLI Communication	ScopeGate Communication
Summary	MCP fork of Google Workspace CLI (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and more)	Granular permission gateway for MCP agents. Per-agent scopes for Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-fork-of-google-workspace-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scopegate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scopegate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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