How to Use the Gmail MCP in Claude

Q: How do I find a specific email from my boss using the Claude Desktop Gmail integration?

Use the findemailsfromsender tool within the chat. Just provide the email address, and the server will return the matching threads for you to review.

Q: Can Claude Desktop manage my labels in Gmail?

Yes. You can use the modifymessagelabels tool to apply or remove labels from any thread. This keeps your Gmail organized without manual clicking.

Q: Does the Claude Desktop Gmail integration allow me to see unread mail?

Certainly. Just trigger the listunreademails tool to see a list of everything you haven't opened yet. It's the fastest way to catch up.

Q: Is it possible to delete emails using Gmail in Claude Desktop?

You can move messages to the trash using trashgmailmessage. If you make a mistake, use untrashgmailmessage to recover them immediately.

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Search and read messages in Claude Desktop

Stop digging through your inbox. Use `find_emails_from_sender` or `list_unread_emails` to pull specific threads directly into your chat window. Claude Desktop fetches the raw text from `get_message_content` so you can summarize long chains without leaving your workspace.

Organize your Gmail messages automatically

Keep your inbox clean by using `modify_message_labels` to categorize incoming mail based on the context of your chat. It's a faster way to sort your mail than clicking through the web interface. You can also use `trash_gmail_message` when you need to clear out the junk.

Verify your Gmail mailbox identity

Run `get_gmail_profile` to confirm which account your MCP server is currently accessing. This ensures you're sending commands to the right inbox every time. It's a quick check to keep your automation reliable.

Setup guide

Set up Gmail MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Gmail MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Gmail MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under gmail-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Gmail MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the `find_emails_from_sender` tool within the chat. Just provide the email address, and the server will return the matching threads for you to review.

Yes. You can use the `modify_message_labels` tool to apply or remove labels from any thread. This keeps your Gmail organized without manual clicking.

Certainly. Just trigger the `list_unread_emails` tool to see a list of everything you haven't opened yet. It's the fastest way to catch up.

You can move messages to the trash using `trash_gmail_message`. If you make a mistake, use `untrash_gmail_message` to recover them immediately.

Your inbox data stays local to your session. The server only touches the specific messages you request, and you control the authorization via your endpoint token.

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