Gmail MCP vs Clawaimail MCP
A side-by-side look at the Gmail MCP and Clawaimail MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Gmail MCPCommunication · Local subprocess (stdio)Gmail MCP server — scope-gated tools + attachment/download path jails + supply-chain hardening. Fork of GongRzhe/Gmail-MCP-Server via ArtyMcLabin's intermediate fork.57GoodAuth: oauth 2.0Verdict: choose Gmail MCP for communication work as a local process; choose Clawaimail MCP for communication as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Gmail MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: OAuth 2.0.
- You have the keys it needs:
GMAIL_MCP_RECIPIENT_PAIRING.
Choose Clawaimail MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
CLAWAIMAIL_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_inboxes, create_inbox, send_email.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | Gmail MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Communication |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 59/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | OAuth 2.0 | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Required env vars | GMAIL_MCP_RECIPIENT_PAIRING | CLAWAIMAIL_API_KEY |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 14 | 2 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 9 |
| Full listing | View Gmail MCP | View Clawaimail MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Gmail MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Clawaimail MCP tools 9
list_inboxesList all email inboxescreate_inboxCreate a new email inbox (optional — a default inbox is auto-created if needed)send_emailSend an email. If inbox_id is omitted, uses the default inbox (auto-created if needed).list_messagesList messages. If inbox_id is omitted, uses the default inbox.read_emailRead a specific email message. If inbox_id is omitted, uses the default inbox.search_emailsSearch emails by keyword. If inbox_id is omitted, uses the default inbox.delete_inboxDelete an inbox and all its messagesaccount_infoGet account info, plan limits, and usagemy_emailGet your agent's email address (auto-creates one if none exists)
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Gmail MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"klodr-gmail-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@klodr/gmail-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GMAIL_MCP_RECIPIENT_PAIRING": "YOUR_GMAIL_MCP_RECIPIENT_PAIRING_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Clawaimail MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"clawaimail-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"clawaimail-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CLAWAIMAIL_API_KEY": "YOUR_CLAWAIMAIL_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Gmail MCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. Clawaimail MCP belongs to Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Gmail MCP for communication work and Clawaimail MCP for communication.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Gmail MCP is listed as free. Auth: oauth 2.0. Clawaimail MCP is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add klodr-gmail-mcp and clawaimail-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Gmail MCP has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 14 GitHub stars. Clawaimail MCP has 59/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars.