Gmail

API

Flexible RESTful API for accessing Gmail inboxes

Overview

The Gmail API is a RESTful interface enabling programmatic access to Gmail inboxes. It supports CRUD operations on messages, threads, labels, drafts, and attachments, with JSON as the primary response format. Use cases include building custom email clients, automating inbox organization (sorting, filtering, archiving), integrating Gmail with project management tools, and extracting email data for analytics. Key endpoints include /messages (list, get, send), /threads, /labels, and /drafts. Authentication is via OAuth 2.0 to ensure secure access to user data, adhering to Google’s API policies with tiered rate limits.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developers.google.com/gmail/api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Response Format
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Full CRUD Operations on Gmail Resources
Webhook Notifications for Inbox Events

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Gmail API free to use?

Yes, within Google Cloud's free quota limits; paid plans apply for exceeding usage tiers.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, it uses OAuth 2.0 authentication to securely access user-specific Gmail data.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, facilitating easy parsing and integration into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Business

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive Inbox Access
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Integrates with Google Cloud Ecosystem
⊕ Supports Email Sending & Management

Cons

⊖ Requires OAuth 2.0 Setup
⊖ Tiered Rate Limits
⊖ Complex Quota Management
⊖ No SLA for Free Tier