Can Claude connect to Gmail?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 44,908 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes.Claude has a built-in Gmail connector made by Anthropic (Settings → Connectors). Gmail itself hasn't published an MCP server we can verify, so third-party Gmail servers aren't official. Checked 2026-10-18.
Remote Gmail servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbox Zero | Community | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| MCP Emails | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Gmail | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| HTML Email Playbook | Community | Live | No auth | 5 | B |
| FGAC.ai: Multiple Gmail Accounts, Google Sheets & Docs | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Gmail | Community | Live | No auth | — | B |
| OpenMail | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| GlockApps — Inbox Placement Testing | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| Oncofiles | Community | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| mailmcp | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| agmail | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 9 | B |
| ExpenseBot | Community | Live | No auth | 61 | B |
Local Gmail servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| Gmail | Verified domain | Local install | API key | — | B |
| Gmail MCP Server | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| pylos-mcp | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| Clippy | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Email MCP | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Mailbox MCP | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| Google Workspace MCP Server | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
How to connect Gmail to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect Gmail to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by Gmail itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to Gmail?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/gmail/
Does Gmail have an official MCP server?
Not in the official MCP Registry as of 2026-10-18. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/gmail/