gmail

name	gmail
description	Send and read emails via Gmail browser automation. Use when asked to send email or check inbox.
disable-model-invocation	true
allowed-tools	["mcp__claude-in-chrome__*"]

Gmail Skill

Send and read emails using Gmail browser automation.

Prerequisites

• Claude-in-Chrome extension must be connected
• Browser must be logged into Gmail account

Send Email

1. Navigate to Gmail

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate to go to https://mail.google.com
Wait for inbox to load

2. Open Compose

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__find to locate "Compose" button
Click Compose
Wait for compose modal to appear

3. Fill Email Fields

To:
  - Find "To" input field
  - Use form_input to enter recipient email

Subject:
  - Find "Subject" input field
  - Enter subject line

Body:
  - Find message body textarea
  - Enter email content

4. Add Attachments (Optional)

Find the attachment (paperclip) icon
Click to open file picker
Use upload to attach files
Wait for upload to complete

5. Send Email

Find "Send" button
Click to send
Verify email was sent (compose modal closes)

Read Emails

1. Navigate to Inbox

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate to go to https://mail.google.com
Wait for inbox to load

2. List Inbox

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_page to extract inbox items
Each email shows: sender, subject, snippet, time

3. Read Specific Email

Use find to locate the email by subject or sender
Click on the email to open it
Use get_page_text to extract full email content

4. Search Emails

Find the search bar at top
Enter search query:
  - from:[e-mail]
  - subject:keyword
  - has:attachment
  - after:2024/01/01
Press Enter to search

Navigate Folders

Primary: Main inbox
Social: Social notifications
Promotions: Marketing emails
Sent: Sent emails
Drafts: Unsent drafts
Starred: Starred emails

Reply to Email

1. Open the email
2. Find "Reply" button
3. Click Reply
4. Enter response in compose area
5. Click Send

Tips

• Use Cc/Bcc for additional recipients
• Check "Scheduled send" for delayed sending
• Use keyboard shortcuts: c (compose), r (reply)
• Always verify recipient before sending
• Check spam folder for missing emails

Safety Notes

• Confirm email content before sending
• Double-check recipient addresses
• Be cautious with attachments
• Never auto-reply without user confirmation