Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Founders Os vs Google Workspace MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Founders Os and Google Workspace MCP 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.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Founders Os
Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio
Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Google Workspace MCP
Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio
Quality: 67/100 (Great) | Auth: OAuth 2.0
Verdict Summary: Choose Founders Os if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Google Workspace MCP if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Founders Os when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
- You have access to required keys:
SUPABASE_URL, SUPABASE_SECRET_KEY, FOUNDERS_OS_COMPANY_ID, FOUNDERS_OS_USER_ID, FOUNDERS_OS_TIMEZONE, EMBEDDING_PROVIDER, EMBEDDING_MODEL, EMBEDDING_DIM. - Primary tools included: ping, get_version, get_usage_guide.
Choose Google Workspace MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys: .
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Founders Os Tools (102)
ping
Test tool — returns pong.
get_version
Returns the running version of @ourthinktank/founders-os, the rendering contract version (used to detect plugin/server drift), how the connector was launched (launchMethod: npx | global | local | unknown) with a tailored howToUpdate string, the release channel (channel: stable | prerelease), the published head of that channel, and the database schema status (dbSchemaStatus: current | behind | ahead | untracked | unknown) with a howToUpdateDb step when action is needed. Version comparison is semver-aware and channel-aware: stable builds compare against the `latest` tag, prerelease builds against the `next` tag, so a prerelease that is ahead of stable is NOT reported as an update. versionStatus is one of current | update-available | ahead | unknown; updateAvailable is true only when a genuinely newer version exists on your channel (with updateTo naming it). Call at session start; if updateAvailable is true relay current vs updateTo and the howToUpdate step, and if dbSchemaStatus is behind or untracked relay the howToUpdateDb step.
get_usage_guide
Returns a detailed guide on how to use Founders OS - covering all six domains (CRM, Tasks, Tags, Finance, Feeds, Memory), surface tools, search protocols, common workflows, and tips. Call this when uncertain about how to approach a task.
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).
Founders Os Configuration
Google Workspace MCP Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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