Gmail IMAP MCP Server
BasicThe Gmail IMAP MCP Server is designed for integrating Gmail with AI assistants, enabling email reading, searching, and management through IMAP. It supports OAuth2 authentication and allows for multiple Gmail accounts.
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Overview
The Gmail IMAP MCP Server is designed for integrating Gmail with AI assistants, enabling email reading, searching, and management through IMAP. It supports OAuth2 authentication and allows for multiple Gmail accounts.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository and set up a Google Cloud project with the Gmail API enabled.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"gmail-imap-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository and set up a Google Cloud project with the Gmail API enabled."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Gmail IMAP MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Gmail IMAP MCP Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Gmail IMAP MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Gmail IMAP MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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