Gmail FAQs

Question 1

What is claude-gmail-mcp?

Accepted Answer

claude-gmail-mcp is a compact MCP (Micro-Controller Proxy) server designed specifically for Claude Code, enabling it to send emails on your behalf through Gmail's SMTP service using a secure App Password.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using claude-gmail-mcp?

Accepted Answer

To use claude-gmail-mcp, you need to have 'uv' installed on your system and a Gmail account with a generated App Password for secure authentication.

Question 3

How do I install and configure claude-gmail-mcp?

Accepted Answer

You can easily install it using the 'claude mcp add gmail' command, providing your Gmail address and App Password. It can be configured for either user-wide or project-specific scope, ensuring flexible deployment.

Question 4

Can I send both plain text and HTML emails with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, claude-gmail-mcp fully supports sending emails with both plain text and HTML bodies. It also includes options for adding CC and BCC recipients to your messages.

Question 5

How does Claude Code utilize claude-gmail-mcp to send emails?

Accepted Answer

Once claude-gmail-mcp is installed and configured, Claude Code automatically gains access to a 'send_email' tool. You can then simply instruct Claude naturally, like 'Send an email to...' and it will dispatch the message via your Gmail account.

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