add-gmail

Integrate Gmail into an AI agent for reading, sending, and managing emails.

Updated Mar 4, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/alanmun/vivian --skill add-gmail-alanmun

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-gmail
Source: https://github.com/alanmun/vivian/tree/main/.agents/skills/add-gmail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alanmun/vivian --skill add-gmail-alanmun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires googleapis, @gongrzhe/server-gmail-autoauth-mcp, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill integrates your Gmail account, allowing your AI to read, send, and manage emails, either as a tool or a fully functional communication channel.

Core Features & Use Cases

Email as a Tool: Enable your AI to search, draft, send, and reply to emails on demand.
Email as a Channel: Allow incoming emails to trigger AI actions, schedule tasks, and receive AI-generated replies.
Use Case: Have your AI automatically summarize important emails from your inbox each morning or draft a reply to a customer inquiry based on your provided context.

Quick Start

Use the add-gmail skill to connect your Gmail account for AI access.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-gmail

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I integrate Gmail with an AI assistant to read and send emails?▼

To integrate Gmail, this Skill uses the Google APIs client library and requires Google Cloud OAuth setup. Once configured, it connects your inbox to your AI, enabling automated email reading, sending, and management.

Can I use my Google Cloud OAuth setup to trigger AI actions from incoming emails?▼

Yes, Google Cloud OAuth setup enables Gmail to act as a full communication channel. Incoming emails can trigger AI actions, schedule tasks, and receive automated AI-generated replies.

What is the best way to automate my Gmail inbox management with an AI agent?▼

The best way to automate Gmail inbox management is to use this Skill's tool-based access. It allows your AI agent to search, draft, send, and reply to emails on demand based on your provided context.

Do I need Google Cloud OAuth credentials to connect my inbox to an AI agent?▼

Yes, Google Cloud OAuth credentials are required to utilize the Gmail API. This authentication setup is necessary for the AI agent to securely access and manage your email account.

Can I use the Google APIs client library to have my AI automatically summarize important emails?▼

Yes, using the Google APIs client library, you can configure your AI to automatically summarize important emails from your inbox each morning or draft replies to customer inquiries.

What are the limitations of using Gmail as a communication channel for AI automated responses?▼

When using Gmail as a channel for AI automated responses, limitations include managing OAuth authentication securely and ensuring automated replies comply with email usage policies to avoid account suspension.