LocalFree server, account needed

Gmail MCP server

markswendsen-code/mcp-gmail

Gmail MCP server — send, read, and search email. By Strider Labs.

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Install Gmail in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add markswendsen-code-gmail -e GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=... -e GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=... -e GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-gmail
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markswendsen-code-gmail": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-gmail"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "...",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET": "...",
        "GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Gmail MCP server do?

Gmail MCP server — send, read, and search email. By Strider Labs.

Is the Gmail MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Gmail run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Gmail to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add markswendsen-code-gmail -e GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=... -e GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=... -e GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-gmail

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