Programmable Email FAQs

Question 1

What can I do with Programmable Email?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can retrieve recent unread emails (with limited search capabilities). Future updates will include Gmail send functionality and more complete search options.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using Programmable Email?

Accepted Answer

You need Docker, Claude Desktop for Mac, and Google OAuth credentials for Gmail.

Question 3

Is Programmable Email production-ready?

Accepted Answer

No, Programmable Email is designed for experimentation and testing purposes. It is a work in progress (WIP) and not intended for production environments.

Question 4

How do I install and configure Programmable Email?

Accepted Answer

The installation involves obtaining Gmail OAuth credentials, building the Docker image, configuring Claude with the MCP server details in `claude_desktop_config.json`, and then opening/restarting Claude.

Question 5

What is Programmable Email?

Accepted Answer

Programmable Email is an MCP server that connects Claude (or other MCP clients) with Gmail using local OAuth tokens, allowing for experimental email interactions.

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