Gmail

Name: Gmail
Author: shinzo-labs

@shinzo-labs

Repository

About Gmail

MCP Implementation for Gmail Services

#gmail #email-management #api-integration

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gmail": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@shinzolabs/gmail-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Gmail?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Gmail API, providing a standardized interface for email management, sending, and retrieval. It enables AI agents and MCP-compatible clients to interact with Gmail programmatically through a unified set of tools.

How to use Gmail?

After setting up a Google Cloud project and enabling the Gmail API, users run npx @shinzolabs/gmail-mcp auth to obtain an OAuth refresh token. The server can then be installed locally via npx or by building from source, or used as a remote server through Smithery CLI. Configuration variables such as CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, and REFRESH_TOKEN are set in the MCP client's config file.

Key features of Gmail

Complete coverage of the Gmail API (messages, threads, labels, drafts, settings)
Send, draft, and manage emails with full message manipulation
Label management with customizable colors and visibility
Thread operations for conversation-based management
Settings management (vacation responder, IMAP/POP, language, filters)
History tracking for mailbox changes
Secure OAuth2 authentication using Google Cloud credentials

Use cases of Gmail

Automate email sending and drafting from within an AI assistant
Manage labels and threads to organize a Gmail inbox programmatically
Configure vacation responders or IMAP/POP settings without manual clicks
Integrate with building an AI-powered email client or chatbot

FAQ from Gmail

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

You need Node.js 18+, a Google Cloud project with the Gmail API enabled, and an OAuth 2.0 Client ID (Desktop app type). Each user must run the auth command to generate a refresh token.

How do I obtain a Gmail OAuth refresh token?

After setting up the Google API client once per organization, each user copies the OAuth keys file to ~/.gmail-mcp/gcp-oauth.keys.json and runs npx @shinzolabs/gmail-mcp auth. A browser window opens to approve scopes, and the refresh token is saved.

Is telemetry collected, and can I opt out?

Yes, limited anonymous telemetry is collected by default to improve the product. No personally identifiable information is included. You can disable telemetry by setting the environment variable TELEMETRY_ENABLED=false.

Where are credentials and configuration files stored?

By default, the Google API client keys are stored at ~/.gmail-mcp/gcp-oauth.keys.json and user credentials at ~/.gmail-mcp/credentials.json. You can override these paths using GMAIL_OAUTH_PATH and GMAIL_CREDENTIALS_PATH.

Can I run this server remotely (e.g., on Smithery)?

Yes. Use the Smithery CLI (npx -y @smithery/cli install @shinzo-labs/gmail-mcp) and provide your CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, and REFRESH_TOKEN when prompted. The server will be hosted remotely and accessible to your MCP client.