add-gmail

Integrate Gmail into NanoClaw for reading, sending, searching, and drafting messages.

1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/breakcafe/picoclaw --skill add-gmail-breakcafe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-gmail
Source: https://github.com/breakcafe/picoclaw/tree/main/.claude/skills/add-gmail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/breakcafe/picoclaw --skill add-gmail-breakcafe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Add Gmail integration to NanoClaw — enabling Gmail as a tool (read, send, search, draft) or as a full channel that polls the inbox, triggers the agent, and coordinates Gmail-based notifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gmail integration as a tool: read, send, search, and draft Gmail messages within agent workflows.
  • Full channel mode: monitor incoming Gmail, trigger agent responses, and schedule tasks from email events.
  • Phase-based setup: guides through Google Cloud OAuth setup and stores credentials in a mounted, secure location for containers.

Quick Start

Configure Gmail credentials in ~/.gmail-mcp and run the Phase 1 setup to enable Gmail as a tool or a full channel, then test by sending a test email.

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 automation into an agent workflow?

To enable Gmail as a tool or full channel, run the Phase 1 setup to configure Google Cloud OAuth credentials in a mounted secure location like ~/.gmail-mcp. This guides you through credential handling for container integration and MCP server communication.

Can I use Gmail to trigger automated agent responses?

The Gmail integration handles OAuth credentials by storing them in a mounted, secure location for containers. It includes channel code, manifests, and tests to manage OAuth credential handling and MCP server communication securely.

What is needed to set up Google Cloud OAuth for Gmail API integration?

Setting up Google Cloud OAuth for Gmail API integration requires configuring credentials in a secure mounted location like ~/.gmail-mcp. The phase-based setup guides you through Google Cloud OAuth configuration and container integration for MCP server communication.

Does Gmail channel integration support reading and searching emails?

Gmail channel integration monitors incoming messages and delivers email events to the main chat group, triggering agent responses and scheduling tasks. It coordinates Gmail-based notifications to automate full email-based workflows seamlessly.

How do I test Gmail integration after configuring OAuth credentials?

The Gmail integration supports full channel mode to monitor incoming Gmail, trigger agent responses, and schedule tasks from email events. It coordinates Gmail-based notifications and delivers email events to the main chat group.