GmailMcpServer MCP server

What is GmailMcpServer?

Despite its name, GmailMcpServer is an MCP server that implements a simple note storage system. It provides note resources with a custom note:// URI scheme, a prompt for summarizing notes, and a tool to add new notes. It is intended for users who want to manage notes through MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop.

How to use GmailMcpServer?

Install via uvx for published packages or configure the server path for local development. Add the configuration to your Claude Desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json). The server exposes an add-note tool and a summarize-notes prompt. No specific commands beyond server setup are mentioned.

Key features of GmailMcpServer

• Custom note:// URI scheme for accessing individual notes
• Resources with name, description, and text/plain mimetype
• Summarize-notes prompt with optional detail level (brief/detailed)
• Add-note tool requiring "name" and "content" arguments
• Server state updates and client notifications on resource changes

Use cases of GmailMcpServer

• Storing and retrieving simple text notes via MCP clients
• Generating summaries of all stored notes with configurable detail
• Adding notes programmatically through the add-note tool
• Managing personal notes within an MCP‑compatible assistant workflow

FAQ from GmailMcpServer

What data does GmailMcpServer handle?

It handles user‑created notes stored locally on the server (in‑memory or persisted, not specified). No external data sources are mentioned.

How do I install GmailMcpServer?

Use uvx GmailMcpServer for published versions, or point to a local directory with uv run in development. Configuration goes in the Claude Desktop config file.

Does GmailMcpServer require authentication?

No authentication is described in the README. The server runs over stdio with no transport or auth details.

What runtime does GmailMcpServer need?

Python and the uv package manager (or uvx) are required. It is published as a PyPI package.

Can I use GmailMcpServer with other MCP clients besides Claude Desktop?

The README only provides examples for Claude Desktop configuration. It does not mention compatibility with other clients, but as a standard MCP server it should work with any client supporting stdio transport.