What are the prerequisites for using the Gmail Plugin?

You need Python 3.12 or higher, Gmail API credentials obtained from Google Cloud Console, and an MCP client such as Claude Desktop.

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Gmail Plugin MCP Server

Enables Gmail integration for MCP clients, providing direct email management.

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What is the Gmail Plugin MCP Server?

Enables Gmail integration for MCP clients, providing direct email management.

What the server does

A powerful MCP server that enables Gmail integration, allowing you to manage emails directly through MCP clients. This plugin provides seamless access to Gmail's core functionality including reading, sending, and managing emails.

Credentials and setup notes

Python 3.12 or higher - Gmail API credentials - MCP client (like Claude Desktop)

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
send-email	Send an email
get-unread-emails	Retrieve unread emails
read-email	Read email content
trash-email	Move email to trash
mark-email-as-read	Mark email as read
open-email	Open email in browser

Configuration

Python 3.12 or higher - Gmail API credentials - MCP client (like Claude Desktop)

Example prompts to try

“Use Gmail Plugin to send-email.”
“Use Gmail Plugin to get-unread-emails.”
“Use Gmail Plugin to read-email.”

Frequently asked questions

Key features include sending and receiving emails, reading unread messages, trashing emails, opening emails in a browser, secure OAuth2 authentication, and marking emails as read.