Gmail MCP Server for Mastra AI 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Gmail through the Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically — type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"gmail": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Gmail Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Gmail " +
"using 12 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Gmail?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Gmail MCP Server
Connect your Gmail enterprise or personal account to any AI agent and bring the power of automated email handling into your IDE or chat client.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Gmail tool infrastructure. Connect 12 tools through the Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution — deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Inbox Reading — Read full threads, extract important updates, or summarize chains spanning massive email chains completely headless
- Searching & Filtering — Run advanced queries (like 'from:boss@company.com is:unread') to zero in on the messages that matter right now
- Mail Composition — Draft, formulate, and definitively send responsive emails directly into ongoing threads naturally
- Label Management — Categorize, label, organize and modify read/unread states of specific incoming messages to keep Inbox Zero
The Gmail MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Gmail to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Gmail MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 12 tools from Gmail via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Gmail MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Gmail through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Gmail without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Gmail tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Gmail + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Gmail MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Gmail, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Gmail as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Gmail on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Gmail tools alongside other MCP servers
Gmail MCP Tools for Mastra AI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Gmail to Mastra AI via MCP:
find_emails_from_sender
Search by sender
get_gmail_profile
Get mailbox identity
get_message_content
Read email content
get_thread_details
Read thread messages
list_gmail_messages
Supports query "q" for searching. List all messages
list_gmail_threads
Supports query "q". List conversations
list_mailbox_labels
List system/user labels
list_unread_emails
List unread messages
modify_message_labels
Add/remove labels
trash_gmail_message
Move to trash
untrash_gmail_message
Recover from trash
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Gmail in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Gmail immediately.
"Fetch the 3 most recent unread emails from the CEO regarding "Budget"."
"Send an email to mark@domain.com saying the project is delayed and we need to schedule a call."
"Mark all messages matching 'Promotions 2022' as read in my backend."
Troubleshooting Gmail MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Gmail to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpGmail + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Gmail MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Gmail to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.