About Google Gmail

Gmail is Google’s free, web-based email service.

Key features include:

  • Free Storage: Users receive 15 GB of free storage shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Additional storage can be purchased through Google One .

  • Integrated Google Services: Gmail seamlessly integrates with other Google services like Google Drive, Calendar, Meet, and Chat, allowing users to manage emails, schedule events, and join video meetings without leaving the platform .

  • Spam Filtering: Gmail employs advanced spam filtering techniques to automatically detect and move suspicious emails to the Spam folder, reducing unwanted messages in the inbox .

  • Conversation View: Emails are grouped into threads, making it easier to follow conversations and reducing inbox clutter .

  • Advanced Search Capabilities: Gmail offers powerful search features, allowing users to find emails by sender, date, attachments, and more .

Authentication Options

Below are possible authentication options you can choose:

The simplest way to connect Google Gmail is by using xpander.ai’s built-in authentication:

  1. Go to the Apps section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
  2. Select Google SheeGmailts from the available integrations.
  3. Click Sign in with Google Gmail.
  4. Grant xpander.ai permission to access your account.
  5. Your Google Gmail integration is now ready to use.

This method is recommended for most users. xpander.ai securely manages your OAuth tokens without exposing any credentials.

Integration of Google Gmail into AI Agent

Once you’ve configured your Google Gmail account with the authentication option(s) described above, you can integrate it into your AI agent with xpander.ai:

  1. Go to the + sign located in the top right of the graph visualization of your xpander.ai agent.
  2. Select Apps.
  3. Choose Google Gmail with the same Interface name you configured in the previous section (e.g., xpander-google-gmail).
  4. Select the available Google Gmail operations that suit your use case.

Expose Google Gmail as MCP Server

Alternatively, you can also expose your Google Gmail account as an MCP server. To do so:

  1. Go to the Apps section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
  2. Select Google Gmail with the same Interface name you configured in the previous section (e.g., xpander-google-gmail).
  3. Click MCP Configuration.
  4. Enter the MCP configuration into the appropriate settings of the client app you want to use (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, etc.).

AI Agent Google Gmail Prompt Library

Below are possible prompts or use cases you can try after integrating Google Gmail into your xpander AI agent:

Can you create a new draft email for {user_email} with the subject {subject_line}?
Can you retrieve the details of the email message from {user_email}?
Can you enable push notifications for new emails from {user_email}?
Can you send the draft email {draft_name} to {user_email}?