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Gmail MCP Server

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A powerful and flexible Gmail integration server built using the MCP (Message Control Protocol) framework. This server provides a robust interface to interact with Gmail APIs, offering functionality for reading, sending, and managing emails programmatically.

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What is Gmail MCP Server?

The Gmail MCP Server is a server application that uses the Message Control Protocol (MCP) framework to provide a robust interface for interacting with Gmail APIs. It allows programmatic access to Gmail functionalities such as reading, sending, and managing emails.

How to use Gmail MCP Server?

To use the server, you need to set up a Google Cloud Project with the Gmail API enabled and obtain OAuth 2.0 credentials. After installing the required dependencies and configuring the server with your Gmail accounts, you can start the server and use the provided tools to send, search, read, and download emails.

Key features of Gmail MCP Server

  • Read emails from multiple Gmail accounts

  • Send emails with attachments

  • Search emails with advanced query options

  • Download email attachments

  • Handle email conversations and threads

  • Real-time email monitoring

  • Support for multiple Gmail accounts

Use cases of Gmail MCP Server

  • Automated email processing

  • Integrating Gmail with other applications

  • Building custom email workflows

  • Programmatically managing email accounts

FAQ from Gmail MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Message Control Protocol, a framework used to build this server.

Do I need a Google Cloud account to use this server?

Yes, you need a Google Cloud Project with the Gmail API enabled.

How do I authenticate my Gmail accounts?

You need to create OAuth 2.0 credentials and run the token creator script.

Where are the logs stored?

Logs are written to gmail_mcp.log.

What security measures should I take?

Store client_secret.json securely, keep token files secure, use environment variables for sensitive information, regularly rotate OAuth credentials, and monitor API usage.