Gmail Mcp Client Server

What is Gmail Mcp Client Server?

The Gmail Mcp Client Server is an MCP server that integrates with Gmail using OAuth authentication. It requires manual browser-based authentication to access a Gmail account. Designed for developers who need to connect MCP clients to Gmail.

How to use Gmail Mcp Client Server?

Run server.py once as a standalone script with a credentials.json file next to it. Authenticate via your browser; after success, the session is saved as token.pickle. Then use client.py to start the client and server with that pickle file. Obtain credentials.json from the Google Cloud Console using the linked guide.

Key features of Gmail Mcp Client Server

• Manual OAuth authentication via browser
• Session persists as a token.pickle file
• Separate authentication and runtime scripts

Use cases of Gmail Mcp Client Server

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FAQ from Gmail Mcp Client Server

How do I obtain the required credentials file?

Follow the Google Gmail API guide at https://developers.google.com/gmail/api/quickstart/python to generate a credentials.json file.

Where is the authentication session saved?

After browser authentication, the session is saved as token.pickle in the root directory of the project.

Do I need to authenticate every time I start the server?

No, the token.pickle file stores the session; reuse it to skip re-authentication on subsequent runs.

Which files are required to run the server?

You need credentials.json (obtained once) and token.pickle (generated after first auth). The server provides server.py and client.py.