---
title: Gmail Integration
description: "Email and contact management with Gmail integration for CrewAI."
icon: "envelope"
---

## Overview

Enable your agents to manage emails, contacts, and drafts through Gmail. Send emails, search messages, manage contacts, create drafts, and streamline your email communications with AI-powered automation.

## Prerequisites

Before using the Gmail integration, ensure you have:

- A [CrewAI Enterprise](https://app.crewai.com) account with an active subscription
- A Gmail account with appropriate permissions
- Connected your Gmail account through the [Integrations page](https://app.crewai.com/crewai_plus/connectors)

## Setting Up Gmail Integration

### 1. Connect Your Gmail Account

1. Navigate to [CrewAI Enterprise Integrations](https://app.crewai.com/crewai_plus/connectors)
2. Find **Gmail** in the Authentication Integrations section
3. Click **Connect** and complete the OAuth flow
4. Grant the necessary permissions for email and contact management
5. Copy your Enterprise Token from [Account Settings](https://app.crewai.com/crewai_plus/settings/account)

### 2. Install Required Package

```bash
uv add crewai-tools
```

## Available Actions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL">
    **Description:** Send an email in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `toRecipients` (array, required): To - Specify the recipients as either a single string or a JSON array.
      ```json
      [
        "recipient1@domain.com",
        "recipient2@domain.com"
      ]
      ```
    - `from` (string, required): From - Specify the email of the sender.
    - `subject` (string, required): Subject - Specify the subject of the message.
    - `messageContent` (string, required): Message Content - Specify the content of the email message as plain text or HTML.
    - `attachments` (string, optional): Attachments - Accepts either a single file object or a JSON array of file objects.
    - `additionalHeaders` (object, optional): Additional Headers - Specify any additional header fields here.
      ```json
      {
        "reply-to": "Sender Name <sender@domain.com>"
      }
      ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_GET_EMAIL_BY_ID">
    **Description:** Get an email by ID in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `userId` (string, required): User ID - Specify the user's email address. (example: "user@domain.com").
    - `messageId` (string, required): Message ID - Specify the ID of the message to retrieve.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_SEARCH_FOR_EMAIL">
    **Description:** Search for emails in Gmail using advanced filters.

    **Parameters:**
    - `emailFilterFormula` (object, optional): A filter in disjunctive normal form - OR of AND groups of single conditions.
      ```json
      {
        "operator": "OR",
        "conditions": [
          {
            "operator": "AND",
            "conditions": [
              {
                "field": "from",
                "operator": "$stringContains",
                "value": "example@domain.com"
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
      ```
      Available fields: `from`, `to`, `date`, `label`, `subject`, `cc`, `bcc`, `category`, `deliveredto:`, `size`, `filename`, `older_than`, `newer_than`, `list`, `is:important`, `is:unread`, `is:snoozed`, `is:starred`, `is:read`, `has:drive`, `has:document`, `has:spreadsheet`, `has:presentation`, `has:attachment`, `has:youtube`, `has:userlabels`
    - `paginationParameters` (object, optional): Pagination Parameters.
      ```json
      {
        "pageCursor": "page_cursor_string"
      }
      ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_DELETE_EMAIL">
    **Description:** Delete an email in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `userId` (string, required): User ID - Specify the user's email address. (example: "user@domain.com").
    - `messageId` (string, required): Message ID - Specify the ID of the message to trash.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_CREATE_A_CONTACT">
    **Description:** Create a contact in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `givenName` (string, required): Given Name - Specify the Given Name of the Contact to create. (example: "John").
    - `familyName` (string, required): Family Name - Specify the Family Name of the Contact to create. (example: "Doe").
    - `email` (string, required): Email - Specify the Email Address of the Contact to create.
    - `additionalFields` (object, optional): Additional Fields - Additional contact information.
      ```json
      {
        "addresses": [
          {
            "streetAddress": "1000 North St.",
            "city": "Los Angeles"
          }
        ]
      }
      ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_GET_CONTACT_BY_RESOURCE_NAME">
    **Description:** Get a contact by resource name in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `resourceName` (string, required): Resource Name - Specify the resource name of the contact to fetch.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_SEARCH_FOR_CONTACT">
    **Description:** Search for a contact in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `searchTerm` (string, required): Term - Specify a search term to search for near or exact matches on the names, nickNames, emailAddresses, phoneNumbers, or organizations Contact properties.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_DELETE_CONTACT">
    **Description:** Delete a contact in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `resourceName` (string, required): Resource Name - Specify the resource name of the contact to delete.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="GMAIL_CREATE_DRAFT">
    **Description:** Create a draft in Gmail.

    **Parameters:**
    - `toRecipients` (array, optional): To - Specify the recipients as either a single string or a JSON array.
      ```json
      [
        "recipient1@domain.com",
        "recipient2@domain.com"
      ]
      ```
    - `from` (string, optional): From - Specify the email of the sender.
    - `subject` (string, optional): Subject - Specify the subject of the message.
    - `messageContent` (string, optional): Message Content - Specify the content of the email message as plain text or HTML.
    - `attachments` (string, optional): Attachments - Accepts either a single file object or a JSON array of file objects.
    - `additionalHeaders` (object, optional): Additional Headers - Specify any additional header fields here.
      ```json
      {
        "reply-to": "Sender Name <sender@domain.com>"
      }
      ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Usage Examples

### Basic Gmail Agent Setup

```python
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import CrewaiEnterpriseTools

# Get enterprise tools (Gmail tools will be included)
enterprise_tools = CrewaiEnterpriseTools(
    enterprise_token="your_enterprise_token"
)

# Create an agent with Gmail capabilities
gmail_agent = Agent(
    role="Email Manager",
    goal="Manage email communications and contacts efficiently",
    backstory="An AI assistant specialized in email management and communication.",
    tools=[enterprise_tools]
)

# Task to send a follow-up email
send_email_task = Task(
    description="Send a follow-up email to john@example.com about the project update meeting",
    agent=gmail_agent,
    expected_output="Email sent successfully with confirmation"
)

# Run the task
crew = Crew(
    agents=[gmail_agent],
    tasks=[send_email_task]
)

crew.kickoff()
```

### Filtering Specific Gmail Tools

```python
from crewai_tools import CrewaiEnterpriseTools

# Get only specific Gmail tools
enterprise_tools = CrewaiEnterpriseTools(
    enterprise_token="your_enterprise_token",
    actions_list=["gmail_send_email", "gmail_search_for_email", "gmail_create_draft"]
)

email_coordinator = Agent(
    role="Email Coordinator",
    goal="Coordinate email communications and manage drafts",
    backstory="An AI assistant that focuses on email coordination and draft management.",
    tools=enterprise_tools
)

# Task to prepare and send emails
email_coordination = Task(
    description="Search for emails from the marketing team, create a summary draft, and send it to stakeholders",
    agent=email_coordinator,
    expected_output="Summary email sent to stakeholders"
)

crew = Crew(
    agents=[email_coordinator],
    tasks=[email_coordination]
)

crew.kickoff()
```

### Contact Management

```python
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import CrewaiEnterpriseTools

enterprise_tools = CrewaiEnterpriseTools(
    enterprise_token="your_enterprise_token"
)

contact_manager = Agent(
    role="Contact Manager",
    goal="Manage and organize email contacts efficiently",
    backstory="An experienced contact manager who maintains organized contact databases.",
    tools=[enterprise_tools]
)

# Task to manage contacts
contact_task = Task(
    description="""
    1. Search for contacts from the 'example.com' domain
    2. Create new contacts for recent email senders not in the contact list
    3. Update contact information with recent interaction data
    """,
    agent=contact_manager,
    expected_output="Contact database updated with new contacts and recent interactions"
)

crew = Crew(
    agents=[contact_manager],
    tasks=[contact_task]
)

crew.kickoff()
```

### Email Search and Analysis

```python
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import CrewaiEnterpriseTools

enterprise_tools = CrewaiEnterpriseTools(
    enterprise_token="your_enterprise_token"
)

email_analyst = Agent(
    role="Email Analyst",
    goal="Analyze email patterns and provide insights",
    backstory="An AI assistant that analyzes email data to provide actionable insights.",
    tools=[enterprise_tools]
)

# Task to analyze email patterns
analysis_task = Task(
    description="""
    Search for all unread emails from the last 7 days,
    categorize them by sender domain,
    and create a summary report of communication patterns
    """,
    agent=email_analyst,
    expected_output="Email analysis report with communication patterns and recommendations"
)

crew = Crew(
    agents=[email_analyst],
    tasks=[analysis_task]
)

crew.kickoff()
```

### Automated Email Workflows

```python
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import CrewaiEnterpriseTools

enterprise_tools = CrewaiEnterpriseTools(
    enterprise_token="your_enterprise_token"
)

workflow_manager = Agent(
    role="Email Workflow Manager",
    goal="Automate email workflows and responses",
    backstory="An AI assistant that manages automated email workflows and responses.",
    tools=[enterprise_tools]
)

# Complex task involving multiple Gmail operations
workflow_task = Task(
    description="""
    1. Search for emails with 'urgent' in the subject from the last 24 hours
    2. Create draft responses for each urgent email
    3. Send automated acknowledgment emails to senders
    4. Create a summary report of urgent items requiring attention
    """,
    agent=workflow_manager,
    expected_output="Urgent emails processed with automated responses and summary report"
)

crew = Crew(
    agents=[workflow_manager],
    tasks=[workflow_task]
)

crew.kickoff()
```

### Getting Help

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  Contact our support team for assistance with Gmail integration setup or troubleshooting.
</Card>
