gmcli

What problem does it solve?

Gmail users often need to manage emails without switching to a web browser. gmcli provides a command-line interface to search, read, compose, and organize Gmail messages, making inbox management faster and scriptable.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Search emails: Quickly locate messages using Gmail search syntax directly from the terminal.
• Read threads: Open and review entire conversations to capture context.
• Send messages: Compose and send emails from scripts or interactive sessions.
• Manage drafts and labels: Create and edit drafts; apply labels and attachments to organize inboxes.
• Automation scenarios: Generate daily digests, respond to triggers, or batch-process messages in batches.

Quick Start

Install gmcli with: npm install -g @mariozechner/gmcli Setup Google Cloud OAuth as described in the Setup steps:

• Run: gmcli accounts list
• If no accounts exist, run: gmcli accounts credentials /path/to/credentials.json
• Add an account: gmcli accounts add you@example.com Example usage: gmcli you@example.com search "from:boss"