PyData_Boston_2025_MCP_Server_Tutorial
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Overview
Builds an MCP server to integrate AI agents with Gmail for reading unread emails, generating AI-powered replies, and sending emails.
Installation
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run gmail_mcp_server.pyEnvironment Variables
- EMAIL_ADDRESS
- EMAIL_APP_PASSWORD
- OPENAI_API_KEY
Security Notes
The server correctly uses environment variables (`.env`) for sensitive information like email credentials and OpenAI API keys, preventing hardcoding. It leverages Google App Passwords for Gmail access, which is a more secure practice than using the primary account password. The README explicitly mentions `ALLOWED_ORIGINS` for GitHub Codespaces, indicating an awareness of network access controls. Standard `smtplib` and `imaplib` are used for email communication. No `eval` or obvious malicious patterns were found.
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