Issue No. 003Oct 26, 20265 min read

MCP explained: let Claude read your Google Drive

What a connector is, how to switch one on, and three prompts to try once your files are in reach.

A hand inserting a bridge or connector piece between a computer and a filing cabinet, symbolizing direct access to stored documents.

Most people still copy a file out of Drive, then paste it into AI. A connector removes that step. This week: what a connector is, how to switch one on, and three prompts to try.

01 This week in AI

Claude Duet works in the background and messages you firstFor you: check whether you have a Claude Pro or Max subscription and join the waitlist at claude.ai.ChatGPT now lets you lock sensitive chats behind a PINFor you: check your ChatGPT conversation menu for a 'Lock chat' option and set up your PIN before sharing your screen at work.Canva launches Craft, its first in-house AI image modelFor you: open the Dream Lab tab in Canva and try Craft on your next social post or presentation visual.Gemini gets brand visuals, financial insights and spreadsheet AI for small businessesFor you: open the Gemini app this week and check whether the new business landing page has appeared for your account.Uber gives all 30,000 employees access to ChatGPT WorkFor you: check whether your company has a similar enterprise AI rollout planned and ask your manager what tools are approved.

02 Agent of the week

File finderWorks in Google DriveNeeds the Drive connector

A file finder. You ask for the latest version of a document. Claude, with the Google Drive connector on, searches your Drive, checks the dates, opens the right file and gives you a short summary with the file name. The free prompt below does exactly this.

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03 MCP of the week

Google Drive connectorFor ClaudeSees what your Google account can open

The Google Drive connector. In Claude, go to Customize, then Connectors, choose Google Drive and sign in with Google. Claude can then search and read the files your Google account can open, when you ask. Start with one file you know well.

In plain English: an MCP is a connector that lets AI use your apps, such as Drive, Slack or Notion.

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04 Prompts of the week

3 prompts to copy as they are, then change the brackets.

Prompt 1 / Summarize a folderFree

Look in my Drive folder [FOLDER NAME]. List each file with its name, its last edit date and a one-line summary. Then tell me which two files I should read first and why.

Prompt 2 / Find the latest versionFree Prompt 3 / Compare two documentsMembers

05 Tool pick

PerplexityAI searchShows its sources

Perplexity. An AI search tool that shows links next to its answers, so you can open each source. Good for quick research when you want to see where a claim comes from.

06 One term, explained

Connector is a link between an AI app and another app, such as Drive or Slack. It lets AI read or use that app when you ask. Many people also call it an MCP.