gmail-mcp-server-by-cdata
by CDataSoftware
This is a read-only MCP Server that allows LLMs to query live Gmail data supported by the CData JDBC Driver for Gmail. It exposes Gmail data through a simple MCP interface, enabling LLMs to retrieve information using natural language questions without requiring SQL.
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What is gmail-mcp-server-by-cdata?
This is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Gmail. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Gmail and makes Gmail data available through a simple MCP interface, so LLMs can retrieve live information by asking natural language questions.
How to use gmail-mcp-server-by-cdata?
- Clone the repository. 2. Build the server using Maven. 3. Download and license the CData JDBC Driver for Gmail. 4. Configure your connection to Gmail using the Connection String utility. 5. Create a .prp file with connection properties. 6. Configure your AI client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the MCP server by adding it to the config file. 7. Run or refresh your client.
Key features of gmail-mcp-server-by-cdata
Read-only access to Gmail data
MCP interface for LLM integration
Uses CData JDBC Driver for Gmail
Allows natural language queries
No SQL knowledge required
Use cases of gmail-mcp-server-by-cdata
Querying Gmail data with LLMs
Integrating Gmail data into AI applications
Retrieving live information from Gmail using natural language
Analyzing Gmail data with AI tools
FAQ from gmail-mcp-server-by-cdata
How do I configure the connection string?
How do I configure the connection string?
Use the Connection String builder (java -jar cdata.jdbc.gmail.jar) to create the connection string and copy it into the property (.prp) file.
How do I add the MCP server to Claude Desktop?
How do I add the MCP server to Claude Desktop?
Create or modify the claude_desktop_config.json file to include the MCP server configuration, specifying the path to the Java executable, the CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar file, and the .prp file.
What if I cannot see the CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop?
What if I cannot see the CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop?
Ensure that you have fully quit Claude Desktop (using Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac) and restarted it.
What if Claude Desktop is unable to retrieve data?
What if Claude Desktop is unable to retrieve data?
Verify that you have configured your connection properly. Use the Connection String builder to create the connection string and copy the connection string into the property (.prp) file.
Where can I get support for the CData JDBC Driver?
Where can I get support for the CData JDBC Driver?
Contact the CData Support Team at https://www.cdata.com/support/submit.aspx.