Connect Gmail to VS Code

To use Gmail in VS Code, connect your Gmail account in Manyplug and add Manyplug to VS Code once. VS Code then gets 9 Gmail tools, for example: “Search mail”, “Read a message”, and “Send an email”. It takes about 3 minutes and works on the free plan.

Connect Gmail Free plan, no card

1. Connect Gmail in Manyplug

Click “Connect Gmail” and sign in on Gmail’s own page. Manyplug never sees your password.

2. Add Manyplug to VS Code

GitHub Copilot in agent mode.

Click “Install in VS Code” or add the server to .vscode/mcp.json.

Install in VS Code

{
  "servers": {
    "manyplug": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://manyplug.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Start the server in the MCP list and sign in when VS Code asks.

Full guide: VS Code

3. Ask VS Code

What came in from Anna this week that I have not answered yet?
Find the latest invoice from ACME in my work mail and summarise it.
Draft a polite reply to the last email from my landlord. Do not send it.
Archive yesterday’s newsletters in my personal inbox.

What VS Code can do in Gmail

Each action can be turned off per account, and changes can wait for your OK.

Action	Access
Search mail Finds messages, newest first, with sender, subject and a snippet. Inbox by default.	Reads
Read a message Opens a message as plain text without the quoted history, with its attachments.	Reads
Send an email Sends a new plain-text email.	Risky
Reply Replies in the same thread, optionally to all recipients.	Risky
Forward Forwards a message with all its attachments and an optional note.	Risky
Create a draft Saves a draft, a reply in a thread too, for you to review and send yourself.	Makes changes
Labels, archive and marks Marks messages read or unread, stars them, archives them, adds or removes labels.	Makes changes
Move to trash Moves messages to Trash. Gmail deletes them after 30 days; until then they can be restored.	Makes changes
List labels System and your own Gmail labels, with unread counts for yours.	Reads

Questions

Can I connect two Gmail accounts to VS Code?

Yes. Connect each one in Manyplug under its own name, for example Work and Personal. VS Code can use one of them or all at once.

Will VS Code change anything in Gmail without asking?

By default these actions wait for your approval before they run: “Send an email”, “Reply”, and “Forward”. Other changes follow your rules, which you can make stricter per account.

Do I need an official Gmail MCP server for this?

No. Manyplug connects to Gmail itself (you sign in on Gmail’s page) and gives VS Code the tools through one MCP address, together with your other services.

Is it free to connect VS Code to Manyplug?

Yes. New workspaces get 14 days of Pro free, then the free plan keeps going with 150 actions a month and up to 3 connected accounts. No card needed. Paid plans start at $5 a month.

Does VS Code see my passwords or API keys?

No. Keys are entered on Manyplug’s own pages, stored encrypted with a separate key per account, and the AI only receives tool results.

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