gmail-mcp-client-server
by karimdabbouz
This project provides a client-server implementation for interacting with Gmail. It requires manual OAuth authentication via the browser to work.
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What is gmail-mcp-client-server?
This is a client-server application designed to interact with the Gmail API. It allows a client to communicate with a server to perform actions on a Gmail account.
How to use gmail-mcp-client-server?
- Obtain credentials.json from the Google Developers Console. 2. Run server.py as a standalone script to authenticate with Gmail via the browser. This will generate a token.pickle file. 3. Use the token.pickle file to start both the client and server via client.py and server.py respectively.
Key features of gmail-mcp-client-server
Gmail API interaction
OAuth authentication
Client-Server architecture
Token-based session management
Use cases of gmail-mcp-client-server
Automated email processing
Email backup and archiving
Integration with other applications
Custom email workflows
FAQ from gmail-mcp-client-server
How do I get the credentials.json file?
How do I get the credentials.json file?
You can obtain the credentials.json file from the Google Developers Console by creating a new project and enabling the Gmail API.
Why do I need to authenticate via the browser?
Why do I need to authenticate via the browser?
Gmail requires OAuth authentication to grant access to your account. Authenticating via the browser is the standard way to obtain the necessary permissions.
What is the token.pickle file?
What is the token.pickle file?
The token.pickle file stores the authentication credentials obtained during the OAuth flow. It allows the client and server to access your Gmail account without requiring you to re-authenticate every time.
Can I use this with multiple Gmail accounts?
Can I use this with multiple Gmail accounts?
Yes, you can use this with multiple Gmail accounts by creating separate credentials.json and token.pickle files for each account.
What happens if my token expires?
What happens if my token expires?
If your token expires, you will need to re-authenticate by running server.py as a standalone script again.