Connect Your AI Agent to Business Tools

Slack, Google Calendar, Gmail, CRM — connect everything your agent needs in under 10 minutes using MCP. No coding. No API keys to paste.

⏱ 10 min setup 🌱 Beginner 📅 April 2026

What You'll Connect

MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets your AI agent talk directly to the tools you already use. No webhooks, no Zapier glue, no developer console. You click "Connect," authorize, and the agent can read and act inside that tool.

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Slack
Read channels, post updates, answer questions
📅
Google Calendar
Check availability, book meetings, send reminders
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Gmail
Read inbox, draft replies, send follow-ups
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CRM
Look up contacts, log activities, update deals

Step-by-Step Setup

1
Open MCP Settings
1 min
  1. Log into Agent HQ
  2. Click Settings in the left sidebar
  3. Scroll to the MCP Connections panel
  4. You'll see a list of available integrations — each one shows a Connect button
2
Connect Slack
2 min
  1. Click Connect next to Slack
  2. A Slack authorization window opens — select your workspace
  3. Choose which channels the agent can access (start with one or two)
  4. Click Allow — you'll see a green checkmark in Agent HQ
Tip: Start with a dedicated #ai-agent channel so you can see what the agent does before giving it access to team channels.
3
Connect Google Calendar
2 min
  1. Click Connect next to Google Calendar
  2. Sign in with your Google account
  3. Grant calendar read and write access
  4. Choose which calendars the agent can see (personal, work, or both)

Once connected, your agent can check your availability before booking meetings and send you reminders about upcoming events.

4
Connect Gmail
2 min
  1. Click Connect next to Gmail
  2. Authorize email access through the Google sign-in flow
  3. Choose what the agent can do: Read only or Read + Send
  4. Optionally filter by label — e.g., only process emails in the "Agent" label
Start with Read Only. You can always upgrade to Read + Send later. This way you review the agent's draft replies before they go out.
5
Connect Your CRM
3 min
  1. Click Connect next to your CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive)
  2. Authenticate through your CRM's OAuth flow
  3. Map the fields your agent needs — contact name, email, deal stage, last activity
  4. Set permissions: Read only or Read + Write

Your agent can now look up customer context before responding to emails, log call notes, and update deal stages automatically.

What Happens Next

Once your tools are connected, your agent immediately has access. You don't need to restart anything. Try asking your agent:

"Check my calendar for tomorrow and draft a Slack message to the team with my availability."

The agent reads your calendar, finds open slots, and posts a formatted message in Slack — all in one step. That's the power of MCP: your agent works across tools the same way you do, but faster. Ready for your next win? Check out the 5 tasks to automate in your first week.

FAQ

Can I disconnect a tool later?
Yes. Go to Settings → MCP Connections, click the tool, and hit Disconnect. The agent loses access immediately.
Does the agent store my emails or messages?
No. MCP connections are live — the agent reads data in real time but doesn't store copies. Your data stays in the original tool. For more on keeping your data safe, see our AI agent security checklist.
Which plans include MCP connections?
All plans can connect tools. Starter gets up to 3 connections, Starter+ gets 5, Pro and Business get unlimited.
What if my tool isn't listed?
We add new MCP integrations regularly. Check the MCP Connections panel for the latest list, or reach out and we'll prioritize the ones our customers need most.