How to Use the Gmail MCP in Claude Code

Q: How can I search Gmail from the terminal with Claude Code?

Use the listgmailthreads tool with a search query. Claude Code outputs the results directly to your terminal screen for parsing.

Q: Is Gmail automation possible via Claude Code?

Absolutely. You can chain tools like listunreademails and modifymessagelabels in your scripts to automate your inbox cleanup.

Q: How do I connect the Gmail server to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add --transport http -- . Claude Code will then manage the connection through your terminal configuration.

Q: Can I list my labels in Gmail using Claude Code?

Call listmailboxlabels to see all available folders. Claude Code returns this data in a clean format for your shell scripts.

Claude Code brings Gmail control to your terminal, enabling scripted inbox management for your CI/CD and automation pipelines.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Gmail to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Automate Gmail workflows in Claude Code

Use `list_unread_emails` to pipe your inbox status into a shell script. This MCP Server allows you to trigger alerts based on specific message criteria. It removes the need for manual monitoring. Claude Code processes the list and acts on your logic.

Recover deleted items in Claude Code

Call `untrash_gmail_message` to restore emails moved to the bin. This is useful for automated recovery scripts that run in your terminal. You keep full control over your data state. Claude Code executes the recovery without any browser interaction.

Verify your Gmail connection in Claude Code

Run `verify_api_connection` to check your current status before starting a batch job. This ensures your script has the necessary access. It prevents runtime errors in your pipelines. Claude Code confirms connectivity before you begin your tasks.

Setup guide

Set up Gmail MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see gmail-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Gmail transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Gmail tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gmail-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Gmail MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gmail-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Gmail MCP in Claude Code

Use the `list_gmail_threads` tool with a search query. Claude Code outputs the results directly to your terminal screen for parsing.

Absolutely. You can chain tools like `list_unread_emails` and `modify_message_labels` in your scripts to automate your inbox cleanup.

Use the command `claude mcp add --transport http -- `. Claude Code will then manage the connection through your terminal configuration.

Call `list_mailbox_labels` to see all available folders. Claude Code returns this data in a clean format for your shell scripts.

The server processes data in an ephemeral container. It only touches your email headers and body text during the execution of your requested command.

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