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create_send_as

Create a custom send-as alias for Gmail to send emails from different addresses while managing display names, reply-to addresses, and signatures.

Instructions

Creates a custom send-as alias

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sendAsEmailYesThe email address that appears in the 'From:' header
displayNameNoA name that appears in the 'From:' header
replyToAddressNoAn optional email address that is included in a 'Reply-To:' header
signatureNoAn optional HTML signature
isPrimaryNoWhether this address is the primary address
treatAsAliasNoWhether Gmail should treat this address as an alias

Implementation Reference

  • The handler function for the 'create_send_as' tool. It calls the Gmail API's users.settings.sendAs.create method with the provided parameters after handling OAuth2 authentication via handleTool.
    async (params) => {
      return handleTool(config, async (gmail: gmail_v1.Gmail) => {
        const { data } = await gmail.users.settings.sendAs.create({ userId: 'me', requestBody: params })
        return formatResponse(data)
      })
    }
  • Zod schema defining the input parameters for the 'create_send_as' tool, including sendAsEmail (required), and optional fields like displayName, replyToAddress, signature, isPrimary, and treatAsAlias.
      sendAsEmail: z.string().describe("The email address that appears in the 'From:' header"),
      displayName: z.string().optional().describe("A name that appears in the 'From:' header"),
      replyToAddress: z.string().optional().describe("An optional email address that is included in a 'Reply-To:' header"),
      signature: z.string().optional().describe("An optional HTML signature"),
      isPrimary: z.boolean().optional().describe("Whether this address is the primary address"),
      treatAsAlias: z.boolean().optional().describe("Whether Gmail should treat this address as an alias")
    },
  • src/index.ts:1113-1129 (registration)
    Registration of the 'create_send_as' tool on the MCP server, including name, description, input schema, and handler function.
    server.tool("create_send_as",
      "Creates a custom send-as alias",
      {
        sendAsEmail: z.string().describe("The email address that appears in the 'From:' header"),
        displayName: z.string().optional().describe("A name that appears in the 'From:' header"),
        replyToAddress: z.string().optional().describe("An optional email address that is included in a 'Reply-To:' header"),
        signature: z.string().optional().describe("An optional HTML signature"),
        isPrimary: z.boolean().optional().describe("Whether this address is the primary address"),
        treatAsAlias: z.boolean().optional().describe("Whether Gmail should treat this address as an alias")
      },
      async (params) => {
        return handleTool(config, async (gmail: gmail_v1.Gmail) => {
          const { data } = await gmail.users.settings.sendAs.create({ userId: 'me', requestBody: params })
          return formatResponse(data)
        })
      }
    )
  • Shared helper function used by 'create_send_as' and other tools to handle OAuth2 authentication, Gmail client creation, and API call execution.
    const handleTool = async (queryConfig: Record<string, any> | undefined, apiCall: (gmail: gmail_v1.Gmail) => Promise<any>) => {
      try {
        const oauth2Client = queryConfig ? createOAuth2Client(queryConfig) : defaultOAuth2Client
        if (!oauth2Client) throw new Error('OAuth2 client could not be created, please check your credentials')
    
        const credentialsAreValid = await validateCredentials(oauth2Client)
        if (!credentialsAreValid) throw new Error('OAuth2 credentials are invalid, please re-authenticate')
    
        const gmailClient = queryConfig ? google.gmail({ version: 'v1', auth: oauth2Client }) : defaultGmailClient
        if (!gmailClient) throw new Error('Gmail client could not be created, please check your credentials')
    
        const result = await apiCall(gmailClient)
        return result
      } catch (error: any) {
        return `Tool execution failed: ${error.message}`
      }
    }
  • Helper function to format the API response as MCP content.
    const formatResponse = (response: any) => ({ content: [{ type: "text", text: JSON.stringify(response) }] })
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure but only states the basic action ('creates'). It doesn't mention whether this requires specific permissions, what happens on success/failure, if there are rate limits, or how the alias integrates with existing email settings. This leaves significant gaps for a mutation tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy to understand at a glance.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what happens after creation (e.g., success response, error conditions), nor does it provide context about permissions, limitations, or how this tool differs from similar sibling tools like 'update_send_as'.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all 6 parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's in the schema, which meets the baseline expectation when schema coverage is high.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('creates') and the resource ('custom send-as alias'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'patch_send_as' or 'update_send_as', which would require more specificity about what distinguishes creation from modification.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'patch_send_as' or 'update_send_as', nor does it mention prerequisites such as required permissions or context. It simply states what the tool does without indicating appropriate usage scenarios.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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