How do I install the mcp google gmail mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GMAIL_CLIENT_ID`, `GMAIL_CLIENT_SECRET`, `GMAIL_REFRESH_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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MCP Google Gmail MCP Server

MCP server that provides google Gmail capabilities

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What is the MCP Google Gmail MCP Server?

MCP server that provides google Gmail capabilities

The short version

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing comprehensive Gmail integration with LLM processing capabilities.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Google Gmail MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gmail": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cablate/mcp-gmail"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GMAIL_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
        "GMAIL_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_GMAIL_CLIENT_SECRET",
        "GMAIL_REFRESH_TOKEN": "YOUR_GMAIL_REFRESH_TOKEN"
      },
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GMAIL_CLIENT_ID	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
GMAIL_CLIENT_SECRET	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
GMAIL_REFRESH_TOKEN	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Frequently asked questions

MCP server that provides google Gmail capabilities Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.