Question 1

What is Gmail MCP for Gemini and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Gmail MCP for Gemini is a connector that enables seamless integration between your Gmail account and Google's Gemini AI through Ravenala's collaborative chat interface. It uses the Model Context Protocol to let Gemini access, analyze, and manage your emails naturally through conversation, turning your inbox into an AI-powered productivity hub.

Question 2

How do I set up the Gmail Connector for Gemini?

Accepted Answer

Setting up the Gmail Connector for Gemini is straightforward: connect your Gmail account through Ravenala's secure authentication, configure your preferences, and start chatting with Gemini about your emails. The setup takes less than 5 minutes and includes guided steps to ensure proper permissions and security protocols are in place.

Question 3

Is my Gmail data secure when using Gmail AI integration?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The Gmail MCP for Gemini uses enterprise-grade security with OAuth 2.0 authentication and encrypted data transmission. Your emails remain in your Gmail account, and Ravenala only accesses what you specifically authorize through secure API calls. No email content is stored permanently on external servers.

Question 4

What can Gemini do with my Gmail through this connector?

Accepted Answer

With Gmail AI integration, Gemini can read emails, compose responses, organize your inbox, extract key information, schedule follow-ups, and create summaries. You can ask it to find specific emails, draft professional responses, or analyze email patterns. Think of it as having an AI assistant that actually understands your inbox.

Question 5

Does Gmail Connector for Gemini work with G Suite accounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Gmail MCP for Gemini supports both personal Gmail accounts and Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) accounts. Enterprise users can leverage the same powerful Gmail AI features while maintaining their organization's security policies and admin controls. Setup process remains identical across account types.

Question 6

Can I use Gmail AI to automate email responses?

Accepted Answer

The Gmail Connector for Gemini can help draft intelligent email responses based on context and your communication style, but it doesn't send emails automatically without your explicit approval. This ensures you maintain control while getting AI assistance for faster, more thoughtful email management and response generation.

Question 7

What are the system requirements for Gmail MCP integration?

Accepted Answer

Gmail MCP for Gemini requires an active Gmail account, internet connection, and access to Ravenala's platform. It works through web browsers without additional software installation. The connector is compatible with all devices that support Gmail and modern web standards, making it accessible anywhere you work.

Question 8

How does Gmail AI handle different languages in emails?

Accepted Answer

The Gmail Connector for Gemini leverages Gemini's multilingual capabilities to process emails in various languages. It can translate, summarize, and respond to international emails while maintaining context and tone. This makes it particularly valuable for global teams managing diverse communication workflows through Gmail.

Question 9

Can multiple team members use the same Gmail MCP setup?

Accepted Answer

Each team member needs their own Gmail account connection for the Gmail Connector for Gemini, ensuring privacy and personalized AI assistance. However, Ravenala's collaborative features allow teams to share insights and workflows while maintaining individual email security. Think shared intelligence, separate inboxes.

Question 10

What happens if Gmail AI encounters an error or limitation?

Accepted Answer

The Gmail MCP for Gemini includes robust error handling and clear communication about any limitations. If Gemini can't access certain emails due to permissions or encounters API limits, it explains the situation and suggests alternatives. The system gracefully handles temporary connectivity issues without losing your conversation context.

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Gmail MCP tools

add-label-to-emailAdds and/or removes specified Gmail labels for a message; ensure `message id` and all `label ids` are valid (use 'listlabels' for custom label ids).

add-label-to-email

create-email-draftCreates a Gmail email draft, supporting to/cc/bcc, subject, plain/html body (ensure `is html=true` for html), attachments, and threading.

create-email-draft

create-labelCreates a new label with a unique name in the specified user's Gmail account.

create-label

delete-draftPermanently deletes a specific Gmail draft using its id; ensure the draft exists and the user has necessary permissions for the given `user id`.

delete-draft

delete-messagePermanently deletes a specific email message by its id from a Gmail mailbox; for `user id`, use 'me' for the authenticated user or an email address to which the authenticated user has delegated access.

delete-message

fetch-emailsFetches a list of email messages from a Gmail account, supporting filtering, pagination, and optional full content retrieval.

fetch-emails

fetch-message-by-message-idFetches a specific email message by its id, provided the `message id` exists and is accessible to the authenticated `user id`.

fetch-message-by-message-id

fetch-message-by-thread-idRetrieves messages from a Gmail thread using its `thread id`, where the thread must be accessible by the specified `user id`.

fetch-message-by-thread-id

forward-messageForward an existing Gmail message to specified recipients, preserving original body and attachments.

forward-message

get-attachmentRetrieves a specific attachment by id from a message in a user's Gmail mailbox, requiring valid message and attachment ids.

get-attachment

get-contactsFetches contacts (connections) for the authenticated google account, allowing selection of specific data fields and pagination.

get-contacts

get-peopleRetrieves either a specific person's details (using `resource name`) or lists 'other contacts' (if `other contacts` is true), with `person fields` specifying the data to return.

get-people

get-profileRetrieves key Gmail profile information (email address, message/thread totals, history id) for a user.

get-profile

list-draftsRetrieves a paginated list of email drafts from a user's Gmail account.

list-drafts

list-labelsRetrieves a list of all system and user-created labels for the specified Gmail account.

list-labels

list-threadsRetrieves a list of email threads from a Gmail account, identified by `user id` (email address or 'me'), supporting filtering and pagination.

list-threads

modify-thread-labelsAdds or removes specified existing label ids from a Gmail thread, affecting all its messages; ensure the thread id is valid.

modify-thread-labels

move-to-trashMoves an existing, non-deleted email message to the trash for the specified user.

move-to-trash

patch-labelPatches the specified label.

patch-label

remove-labelPermanently deletes a specific, existing user-created Gmail label by its id for a user; cannot delete system labels.

remove-label

reply-to-threadSends a reply within a specific Gmail thread using the original thread's subject, requiring a valid `thread id` and correctly formatted email addresses.

reply-to-thread

search-peopleSearches contacts by matching the query against names, nicknames, emails, phone numbers, and organizations, optionally including 'other contacts'.

search-people

send-draftSends the specified, existing draft to the recipients in the to, cc, and bcc headers.

send-draft

send-emailSends an email via Gmail API using the authenticated user's google profile display name, requiring `is html=true` if the body contains html and valid `s3key`, `mimetype`, `name` for any attachment.

send-email

new-gmail-messageTriggers when a new message is received in Gmail.

new-gmail-message

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