How to connect a Gmail MCP with Codex (4 steps)
Blog post from Merge
Merge's integration platform facilitates the connection between Gmail and Codex through the Merge Agent Handler, enabling Codex to access detailed technical context and original email threads necessary for precise task execution. By leveraging the Merge CLI and Gmail MCP, developers can authenticate access, streamline credential management, and ensure secure, auditable connections without maintaining individual token states. This setup allows Codex to generate fixes, update code, and produce response templates based on exact details from bug reports, vendor notifications, and customer communications, while IT teams retain control over access, ensuring compliance and security. The platform also supports enterprise-level provisioning and policy enforcement via identity providers, enhancing operational efficiency and data governance.