What is the key difference between GMail Manager MCP and Time?

GMail Manager MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Time belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install GMail Manager MCP or Time in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are GMail Manager MCP and Time free or paid?

GMail Manager MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0). Time operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

GMail Manager MCP lists 6 tools with 1 views and 10 GitHub stars. Time lists 9 tools with 3 views and 90,185 GitHub stars.

Can I use both GMail Manager MCP and Time together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

GMail Manager MCP vs Time

In-depth architectural comparison of the GMail Manager MCP and Time MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

GMail Manager MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Time

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 88/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose GMail Manager MCP if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Time if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose GMail Manager MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GMAIL_OAUTH_PATH.
Primary tools included: Gmail email search, Inbox analytics, Email content reading.

Explore GMail Manager MCP Details

Choose Time when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.

Explore Time Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	GMail Manager MCP muammar-yacoob Other Tools and Integrations	Time VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations
Summary	Connects Claude Desktop to your Gmail so you can start managing your inbox using natural language. Bulk delete promos & newsletters, organize labels and get useful insights.	Time and timezone conversion capabilities.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

GMail Manager MCP Tools (6)

Gmail email search

Inbox analytics

Email content reading

Reply drafting

Label creation and application

Bulk email cleanup

Time Tools (9)

create_entities

Create multiple new entities in the knowledge graph

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

GMail Manager MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "muammar-yacoob-gmail-manager-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@spark-apps/gmail-manager-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GMAIL_OAUTH_PATH": "YOUR_GMAIL_OAUTH_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Time Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "time": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

GMail Manager MCP is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Time belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select GMail Manager MCP when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Time when you require tools for other tools and integrations.

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