gmail-agent
CommunityMCP server by dremok · updated · ★ 0
Gmail for AI agents: search, read, download attachments, send, reply, drafts, labels. gmail-agent is a community project by dremok, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 11 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
GMAIL_Environment variable | Optional | Config dir with credentials.json and token (default ~/.config/gmail-agent) |
GMAIL_Environment variable | Optional | Extra folders, besides ~/Downloads, the tools may save attachments to and attach files from (separated by :) |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install gmail-agent
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add gmail-agent -- uvx gmail-agentRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gmail-agent": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"gmail-agent"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gmail-agent": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"gmail-agent"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"gmail-agent": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"gmail-agent"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add gmail-agent -- uvx gmail-agent{
"mcpServers": {
"gmail-agent": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"gmail-agent"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add gmail-agent uvx gmail-agentGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the gmail-agent block.
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gmail-agent: common questions
How do I install gmail-agent?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add gmail-agent -- uvx gmail-agent. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is gmail-agent the official server?
gmail-agent is a community project by dremok, not verified by a company domain.
Is gmail-agent free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is gmail-agent safe to use?
It scores 30 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to gmail-agent?
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Does gmail-agent work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
