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google-chat

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Interact with Google Chat - list spaces, send messages, read conversations, and manage DMs. Use when user asks to: send a message on Google Chat, read chat messages, list chat spaces, find a chat room, send a DM, or create a new chat space. Lightweight alternative to full Google Workspace MCP server with standalone OAuth authentication.

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Google Chat

Lightweight Google Chat integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required.

⚠️ Requires Google Workspace account. Personal Gmail accounts are not supported.

First-Time Setup

Authenticate with Google (opens browser):

python scripts/auth.py login

Check authentication status:

python scripts/auth.py status

Logout when needed:

python scripts/auth.py logout

Commands

All operations via scripts/chat.py. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in.

# List all spaces you're a member of
python scripts/chat.py list-spaces

# Find a space by name
python scripts/chat.py find-space "Project Alpha"

# Get messages from a space
python scripts/chat.py get-messages spaces/AAAA123 --limit 10

# Send a message to a space
python scripts/chat.py send-message spaces/AAAA123 "Hello team!"

# Send a direct message
python scripts/chat.py send-dm user@example.com "Hey, quick question..."

# Find or create DM space with someone
python scripts/chat.py find-dm user@example.com

# List threads in a space
python scripts/chat.py list-threads spaces/AAAA123

# Create a new space with members
python scripts/chat.py setup-space "New Project" user1@example.com user2@example.com

Space Name Format

Google Chat uses spaces/AAAA123 format. Get space names from list-spaces or find-space.

Token Management

Tokens stored securely using the system keyring:

  • macOS: Keychain
  • Windows: Windows Credential Locker
  • Linux: Secret Service API (GNOME Keyring, KDE Wallet, etc.)

Service name: google-chat-skill-oauth

Automatically refreshes expired tokens using Google's cloud function.