add-gmail

Integrate Gmail with an AI agent via OAuth and MCP tools.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cribclaw/cribclaw --skill add-gmail-cribclaw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-gmail
Source: https://github.com/cribclaw/cribclaw/tree/main/.claude/skills/add-gmail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cribclaw/cribclaw --skill add-gmail-cribclaw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill bridges the gap between your AI agent and your Gmail account, enabling it to read, send, and manage emails, thereby automating communication workflows and providing richer context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two Integration Modes: Choose between 'Tool Mode' (agent acts on demand) or 'Channel Mode' (emails trigger the agent).
  • Natural Language Emailing: Send and receive emails using conversational commands.
  • Use Case: Automatically process incoming support emails by having the agent categorize them, draft replies, or schedule follow-up tasks based on email content.

Quick Start

Use the add-gmail skill to set up Gmail integration for your agent, choosing between tool or channel mode.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-gmail

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

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How do I integrate Gmail with an AI agent for email automation?

You can integrate Gmail by configuring Google Cloud OAuth credentials and selecting between Tool Mode for on-demand email actions or Channel Mode for automated email processing triggered by incoming messages.

What is the difference between Tool Mode and Channel Mode for Gmail automation?

Tool Mode enables the AI agent to perform on-demand email actions like searching and sending, while Channel Mode automatically triggers the agent to process incoming emails for tasks like categorization and drafting replies.

Do I need Google Cloud OAuth setup to use Gmail MCP tools?

Google Cloud OAuth setup is required to authenticate the Gmail MCP connection, allowing the agent to securely access your email account for searching, sending, and managing messages through the server-gmail-autoauth-mcp dependency.

Can I process incoming support emails automatically with an AI agent?

Yes, by using Channel Mode, the agent automatically processes incoming support emails by categorizing them, drafting replies, or scheduling follow-up tasks based on the extracted email content and multi-event triggers.

How do I configure email polling for automated Gmail workflows?

Configuring email polling involves setting up Channel Mode to continuously check for new emails, which triggers the AI agent to extract multi-event inputs and apply various context modes for managing email conversations.

Does the Gmail MCP integration support natural language email commands?

Yes, the Gmail MCP integration supports natural language emailing, allowing users to send and receive emails using conversational commands that the agent interprets into multi-event extraction actions.