Question 1

How do I set up Gmail MCP for Grok in Ravenala?

Accepted Answer

Setting up Gmail MCP for Grok is straightforward through Ravenala's interface. Navigate to the MCP connections panel, select Gmail from the available connectors, authenticate with your Google account, and configure the permissions. The Gmail connector for Grok will be active within minutes, enabling seamless email management through AI conversation.

Question 2

What Gmail features work with the Grok AI integration?

Accepted Answer

The Gmail AI integration supports comprehensive email management including reading, composing, sending, searching, organizing messages, managing labels, accessing attachments, and calendar scheduling. Grok can analyze email content, suggest responses, automate workflows, and provide intelligent insights about your Gmail activity patterns through natural language commands.

Question 3

Is my Gmail data secure when using the MCP connector?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Gmail MCP for Grok implements enterprise-grade security with OAuth 2.0 authentication, encrypted data transmission, and minimal permission scopes. Your email data remains in Google's infrastructure while the connector only accesses what's necessary for requested operations. No sensitive information is stored permanently in the system.

Question 4

Can Grok automatically respond to emails through Gmail MCP?

Accepted Answer

Grok can draft intelligent email responses through the Gmail connector for Grok, but automatic sending requires explicit user approval for security reasons. You can review, edit, and approve AI-generated responses before they're sent. This ensures accuracy while leveraging Grok's contextual understanding of your communication style and preferences.

Question 5

Which Gmail accounts are compatible with the Grok connector?

Accepted Answer

The Gmail MCP connector works with personal Gmail accounts, Google Workspace accounts, and G Suite legacy accounts. Both free and paid Google accounts are supported. The connector adapts to your account's permission levels and available features, ensuring optimal compatibility across different Gmail configurations and organizational settings.

Question 6

How does Gmail AI handle multiple email accounts?

Accepted Answer

Gmail AI through Ravenala supports multiple account connections simultaneously. You can switch between different Gmail accounts during conversations with Grok, specify which account to use for operations, and manage emails across personal and business accounts seamlessly. Each account maintains separate authentication and permission settings.

Question 7

What troubleshooting steps fix Gmail MCP connection issues?

Accepted Answer

Common Gmail MCP connection fixes include refreshing OAuth tokens, checking Google account permissions, verifying API quotas, and ensuring IMAP access is enabled. If issues persist, disconnect and reconnect the Gmail connector for Grok, clear browser cache, or contact support. Most connection problems resolve with simple authentication renewal.

Question 8

Can Grok search and analyze Gmail conversation threads?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Grok excels at searching Gmail threads, analyzing conversation patterns, extracting key information, and providing summaries of lengthy email chains. The Gmail AI integration can identify action items, track project communications, find specific messages by context, and generate insights about your email interactions and communication trends.

Question 9

Does the Gmail connector work with Gmail filters and labels?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The Gmail MCP for Grok fully supports existing filters, labels, and organizational systems. Grok can create new labels, apply existing ones, work with filtered messages, and respect your current Gmail organization. It can also suggest improvements to your labeling system based on email patterns.

Question 10

What are the rate limits for Gmail MCP operations?

Accepted Answer

Gmail MCP respects Google's API rate limits, typically allowing hundreds of operations per minute for most users. Rate limits vary by operation type and account status. The Gmail connector for Grok automatically manages quotas, queues requests when necessary, and provides clear feedback about any temporary limitations or delays.

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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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