julien-mcp-gmail

Apps & Automation

Install Gmail MCP for email operations. Use when user needs Gmail read/send capabilities.

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How to use this skill

Bring this guide into your coding agent with a prompt tailored to the tool you use.

Open your project in Codex.
Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.

Prompt to paste

I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/data/julien-mcp-gmail/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/julien-mcp-gmail/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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MCP Gmail Installer

This skill installs the Gmail MCP server into the current project.

Installation Procedure

When the user asks to install Gmail MCP:

Check for existing .mcp.json in the project root
Merge configuration - Add this server to mcpServers:

{
  "gmail": {
    "command": "node",
    "args": ["${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/Gmail-MCP-Server/dist/index.js"]
  }
}

If .mcp.json doesn't exist, create it with the full structure:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gmail": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/Gmail-MCP-Server/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables Required

ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH: Path to MCP servers folder

Prerequisites

Node.js installed
Gmail OAuth credentials configured

Usage After Installation

Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server.

Example Usage

After installation, use in Claude Code:

"Read my latest 5 emails"
"Send an email to user@example.com"

Skill Chaining

Input: User request to install Gmail MCP
Output: Configured .mcp.json with gmail server
Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
Chains With: Outlook MCP for multi-provider email

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
OAuth error	Re-run Gmail OAuth setup, check credentials.json
Path not found	Verify ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH environment variable
Server crash	Check dist/index.js exists, rebuild if needed
Permission denied	Ensure OAuth scopes include required permissions