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This page contains release notes for features and updates to the
Docs API. We recommend that
Docs API developers periodically check this list for any new
announcements.

## October 12, 2026

Announcement OAuth 2.0 clients calling the Google Docs Model Context Protocol (MCP) server
are required to have **Use this client for an AI-powered agent** selected in
**Google Auth Platform** **\>** **Clients**.

Starting November 11, 2026, Google Workspace MCP servers will reject requests
from any app or integration whose OAuth client is not marked as agentic by
selecting **Use this client for an AI-powered agent**. OAuth clients that are
not marked as agentic by November 12, 2026 will remain non-agentic and can't
call Google Workspace MCP servers. To use MCP after this date, you will need to
create a new OAuth client marked as agentic and update your app to use it.

Apps and integrations that are not AI agents, like those that only call Google
Workspace REST APIs, are not affected by this change. If an existing OAuth
client is used for both AI agent and non-agent features, create a separate OAuth
client for the AI agent and mark only that client as agentic. Keep the existing
client for your non-agent features.

The Google Docs MCP server is available as part of the [Developer Preview
Program](https://developers.google.com/workspace/preview). For instructions on
configuring an OAuth 2.0 client for the Google Docs MCP server, see [Set up the
Google Docs MCP
server](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/guides/configure-mcp-server#configure-mcp-client)
and [Manage OAuth Clients](https://support.google.com/cloud/answer/15549257).

## October 01, 2026

Feature **[Developer Preview](https://developers.google.com/workspace/preview)**: The
Google Docs Model Context Protocol (MCP) server now supports reading and
managing document comments:

- Include comments when reading a document by setting the optional `commentsIncluded` field on the [`read_doc`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/mcp/tools_list/read_doc) tool.
- Create, reply to, resolve or reopen, update, and delete comments and replies using the [`update_doc`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/mcp/tools_list/update_doc) tool with the `insertComment`, `addCommentReply`, `updateCommentPost`, `deleteComment`, and `deleteCommentReply` operations.

To learn more, see [Configure the Docs MCP
server](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/guides/configure-mcp-server)
and the [Docs MCP tool
reference](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/mcp).
Feature **[Developer Preview](https://developers.google.com/workspace/preview)**: The
Google Docs Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and its reference documentation
include the following updates:

- Added the optional `writeControl` (`WriteControl` with `writeMode`, `requiredRevisionId`, and `targetRevisionId`) field to `UpdateDocRequest` and `UpdateDocResponse` in [`update_doc`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/mcp/tools_list/update_doc), along with inline request schemas for all `documents.batchUpdate` operations (including `acceptSuggestion`, `rejectSuggestion`, and `deleteSuggestion`).
- Expanded the Tool Annotations section across tool reference pages with definitions of `readOnlyHint`, `destructiveHint`, `idempotentHint`, and `openWorldHint`.

To learn more, see [Configure the Docs MCP
server](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/guides/configure-mcp-server)
and the [Docs MCP tool
reference](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/mcp).

## September 30, 2026

Feature **Generally Available:** You can now programmatically read, create, and manage
comments and suggestions in Google Docs with the Google Docs API. This includes:

- Reading comment threads and anchors by setting [`commentsViewMode`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents#CommentsViewMode) in [`documents.get`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/get).
- Creating comment threads and replying to comment or suggestion threads using [`InsertCommentRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#InsertCommentRequest) and [`AddCommentReplyRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#AddCommentReplyRequest).
- Modifying existing comment and reply posts using [`UpdateCommentPostRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#UpdateCommentPostRequest).
- Deleting comments and replies using [`DeleteCommentRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#DeleteCommentRequest) and [`DeleteCommentReplyRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#DeleteCommentReplyRequest).
- Writing edits as suggestions by setting `writeControl.writeMode` to `SUGGEST` in [`documents.batchUpdate`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/batchUpdate).
- Accepting, rejecting, or deleting suggestion threads using [`AcceptSuggestionRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#AcceptSuggestionRequest), [`RejectSuggestionRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#RejectSuggestionRequest), and [`DeleteSuggestionRequest`](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/rest/v1/documents/request#DeleteSuggestionRequest).

For more information, see [Work with comments and
suggestions](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/how-tos/suggestions).

## July 13, 2026

Feature **[Developer Preview](https://developers.google.com/workspace/preview)** : The [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) server for Google Docs is now available in developer preview. MCP is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between AI applications and your documents. By configuring the Docs MCP server, you enable AI agents to securely interact with your documents and take actions, such as reading document content or updating text.

To get started with the Docs MCP server, see the following documentation:

- [Set up the Docs MCP server](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/guides/configure-mcp-server)
- [Docs MCP tool reference](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/reference/mcp)

To find more available MCP servers, see [Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in Google Workspace](https://developers.google.com/workspace/guides/configure-mcp-servers).

## July 07, 2026

Feature **Developer Preview**: You can now programmatically create and manage comments and suggestions in Google Docs with the Google Docs API. This includes:

- Creating comment threads and replying to comment or suggestion threads using `InsertCommentRequest` and `AddCommentReplyRequest`.
- Modifying existing reply posts using `UpdateCommentPostRequest`.
- Deleting comments and replies using `DeleteCommentRequest` and `DeleteCommentReplyRequest`.
- Writing edits as suggestions by setting `writeControl.writeMode` to `SUGGEST`.
- Accepting, rejecting, or deleting suggestion threads using `AcceptSuggestionRequest`, `RejectSuggestionRequest`, and `DeleteSuggestionRequest`.

For more information, see [Work with comments and suggestions](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/how-tos/suggestions).

## October 02, 2025

Deprecated After October 14, 2025, calling [Gemini Code Assist `@googledocs` tool](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/how-tos/read-docs-gemini-tool) using the @ operator with the tool name won't
work. Gemini Code Assist tools are replaced by
[agent mode](https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/agent-mode).

## April 09, 2025

Announcement [**Preview**](https://cloud.google.com/products#product-launch-stages): Use the `@googledocs` command to read, summarize, and list your Google Docs assets like documents and folders directly from your IDE by installing Gemini Code Assist. To learn more, see [Read documents while coding with Gemini Code Assist](https://developers.google.com/workspace/docs/api/how-tos/read-docs-gemini-tool).

## July 29, 2024

Feature **Generally available** : You can now create and organize documents with tabs using the Google Docs API. For more information, see [Work with tabs](https://developers.google.com/docs/api/how-tos/tabs).

## February 04, 2019

Announcement The Google Docs API is now generally available.