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gmail-automation

Lets your agent interact with Gmail to automate tasks. It's useful for managing emails without needing a complex server.

What it does

This tool lets you interact with your Gmail account directly from your computer, without needing to open the website. You can search, read, and send emails, as well as organize your messages.

When to use it

  • ✓When you want to find a specific email quickly.
  • ✓To automate repetitive tasks in your work email.
  • ✓If you prefer using computer commands instead of clicking on a website.

Example of what to ask your AI

“Search for unread emails from 'boss@company.com' sent in the last 3 days.”

Want more? Open the sections below.

How to use

The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.

Skill link

https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/gmail-automation/SKILL.md

Ready-to-paste message

Use this skill to help me: https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/gmail-automation/SKILL.md Read the SKILL.md file at that link and follow its instructions for my task.
How it works

It uses a separate program to connect to your Gmail account securely. First, you authorize the program once, and then it can run commands to manage your emails.

Installation

Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.

In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:

npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill gmail-automation

Or download just the file:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/gmail-automation/SKILL.md -o SKILL.md
Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

Supporting material availability

This catalog copy contains the inline guidance below, but does not include the following supporting paths. They are external prerequisites, not bundled files:

  • <support-root>/scripts/auth.py
  • <support-root>/scripts/gmail.py

Ask for the original supporting material or an existing installation before using a step that depends on these paths; this catalog does not identify a verified download source for them. Resolve each path relative to that installation, inspect its contents, and verify any applicable license and execution prerequisites. Do not run a command or claim a referenced procedure was followed until its required file exists. Do not fabricate the missing scripts or treat an unrelated file with the same name as equivalent. Independent steps fully documented here can proceed within the user’s authorized scope; report any dependent step as unavailable.

Gmail

Lightweight Gmail integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required.

⚠️ Requires Google Workspace account. Personal Gmail accounts are not supported.

When to Use

  • You need to search, read, or send Gmail messages from the command line without an MCP server.
  • You are automating inbox workflows for a Google Workspace account.
  • You want a lightweight Gmail integration backed by standalone OAuth scripts.

First-Time Setup

Authenticate with Google (opens browser):

python scripts/auth.py login

Check authentication status:

python scripts/auth.py status

Logout when needed:

python scripts/auth.py logout

Commands

All operations via scripts/gmail.py. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in.

Search Emails

# Search with Gmail query syntax
python scripts/gmail.py search "from:someone@example.com is:unread"

# Search recent emails (no query returns all)
python scripts/gmail.py search --limit 20

# Filter by label
python scripts/gmail.py search --label INBOX --limit 10

# Include spam and trash
python scripts/gmail.py search "subject:important" --include-spam-trash

Read Email Content

# Get full message content
python scripts/gmail.py get MESSAGE_ID

# Get just metadata (headers)
python scripts/gmail.py get MESSAGE_ID --format metadata

# Get minimal response (IDs only)
python scripts/gmail.py get MESSAGE_ID --format minimal

Send Emails

# Send a simple email
python scripts/gmail.py send --to "user@example.com" --subject "Hello" --body "Message body"

# Send with CC and BCC
python scripts/gmail.py send --to "user@example.com" --cc "cc@example.com" --bcc "bcc@example.com" \
  --subject "Team Update" --body "Update message"

# Send from an alias (must be configured in Gmail settings)
python scripts/gmail.py send --to "user@example.com" --subject "Hello" --body "Message" \
  --from "Mile9 Accounts <accounts@mile9.io>"

# Send HTML email
python scripts/gmail.py send --to "user@example.com" --subject "HTML Email" \
  --body "<h1>Hello</h1><p>HTML content</p>" --html

Draft Management

# Create a draft
python scripts/gmail.py create-draft --to "user@example.com" --subject "Draft Subject" \
  --body "Draft content"

# Send an existing draft
python scripts/gmail.py send-draft DRAFT_ID

Modify Messages (Labels)

# Mark as read (remove UNREAD label)
python scripts/gmail.py modify MESSAGE_ID --remove-label UNREAD

# Mark as unread
python scripts/gmail.py modify MESSAGE_ID --add-label UNREAD

# Archive (remove from INBOX)
python scripts/gmail.py modify MESSAGE_ID --remove-label INBOX

# Star a message
python scripts/gmail.py modify MESSAGE_ID --add-label STARRED

# Unstar a message
python scripts/gmail.py modify MESSAGE_ID --remove-label STARRED

# Mark as important
python scripts/gmail.py modify MESSAGE_ID --add-label IMPORTANT

# Multiple label changes at once
python scripts/gmail.py modify MESSAGE_ID --remove-label UNREAD --add-label STARRED

List Labels

# List all Gmail labels (system and user-created)
python scripts/gmail.py list-labels

Gmail Query Syntax

Gmail supports powerful search operators:

Query Description
from:user@example.com Emails from a specific sender
to:user@example.com Emails to a specific recipient
subject:meeting Emails with "meeting" in subject
is:unread Unread emails
is:starred Starred emails
is:important Important emails

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FAQ

Do I need a personal Gmail account?

No, this tool only works with Google Workspace accounts (email accounts for companies or institutions that use Gmail).

How does it connect to my account?

It uses a method called OAuth, which allows you to authorize access without sharing your password directly. The first time, a browser will open for you to log in and grant permission.

What are the mentioned 'scripts'?

These are small programs (code files) that perform the actions. You need to have these files for the tool to work, but they are not included with the tool's description.

Details

Original description by the author

Lightweight Gmail integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required.

repo: sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Popularity

GitHub stars
48k
Ranking position
#3144
License
MIT
Updated
10/15/2026

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