Gmail-mcp-server
by MaitreyaM
A resilient MCP server built with fastMCP for sending emails through Gmail's SMTP server using AI agents. It supports various methods for attaching files.
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What is Gmail-mcp-server?
This is a resilient MCP server implementation using fastMCP, designed to send emails via Gmail's SMTP server. It provides multiple methods for attaching files, including direct file paths, URL-based attachments, and pre-staged attachments.
How to use Gmail-mcp-server?
- Clone the repository. 2. Set up environment variables for Gmail credentials in a .env file. 3. (Optional) Prepare attachment directories. 4. Run the server using
python server.py. 5. Configure your MCP client to use the server at 127.0.0.1:5000. Use thesend_email_toolwith parameters like recipient, subject, body, and attachment details.
Key features of Gmail-mcp-server
Gmail SMTP Integration
Multiple Attachment Methods (File Path, URL, Pre-Staged)
Resilient Design (Increased Timeout, Graceful Shutdown)
Environment-Based Configuration
Use cases of Gmail-mcp-server
Sending automated emails with attachments from AI agents.
Integrating email functionality into applications using Gmail.
Sending reports or notifications via email.
Automating email campaigns with personalized attachments.
FAQ from Gmail-mcp-server
How do I set up Gmail SMTP?
How do I set up Gmail SMTP?
You need to enable SMTP access in your Gmail account settings and generate an App Password if you have 2-Step Verification enabled.
What is fastMCP?
What is fastMCP?
fastMCP is a framework used to build the MCP server. It needs to be installed using pip install mcp.
How do I attach files from a URL?
How do I attach files from a URL?
Provide the public URL of the file and the desired filename in the attachment_url and attachment_name parameters respectively.
Where should I place pre-staged attachments?
Where should I place pre-staged attachments?
Create a directory named available_attachments in the root of the project and place your files there. Reference them by name in the attachment_name parameter.
What if I don't specify an attachment_name when using attachment_url?
What if I don't specify an attachment_name when using attachment_url?
The attachment_name parameter is required when using URL-based or pre-staged attachments.