Gmail Server for Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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This MCP server integrates with Gmail to enable sending, removing, reading, drafting, and responding to emails. It allows an MCP client to interact with a user's Gmail account, with user prompts before actions are taken.
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What is Gmail Server for Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides an interface for interacting with Gmail. It allows MCP clients to send, remove, read, draft, and respond to emails via the Gmail API.
How to use Gmail Server for Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
To use this server, you need to set up the Gmail API by creating a Google Cloud project, enabling the Gmail API, configuring an OAuth consent screen, and creating an OAuth Client ID. Then, configure the server with the credentials file path and token path. Finally, integrate the server with an MCP client like Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to the client's configuration file.
Key features of Gmail Server for Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Send emails
Move emails to trash
Mark emails as read
Retrieve unread emails
Retrieve email content
Open email in browser
Use cases of Gmail Server for Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Automated email sending
Email triage and management
Email content extraction for analysis
Integration with AI assistants
Programmatic email interaction
FAQ from Gmail Server for Model Context Protocol (MCP)
What is the purpose of this server?
What is the purpose of this server?
The server allows MCP clients to interact with a user's Gmail account programmatically.
What permissions are required to use this server?
What permissions are required to use this server?
The server requires the https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail/modify OAuth scope to access and modify Gmail data.
How do I authenticate with the Gmail API?
How do I authenticate with the Gmail API?
You need to create an OAuth Client ID and download the JSON file of your client's OAuth keys. The path to this file is passed as a parameter when the server is started.
What is the MCP Inspector?
What is the MCP Inspector?
MCP Inspector is a tool that can be used to test the server.
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
It is a protocol for enabling interactions between different models and systems.