Email MCP (IMAP/SMTP) MCP Server
IMAP/SMTP email reading and sending.
Overview
This communication server enables seamless email integration through industry-standard IMAP and SMTP protocols, allowing users to read, send, and manage messages directly through the Model Context Protocol. Built with TypeScript, it provides a robust foundation for email automation and integration within Claude and other MCP-compatible applications, eliminating the need for manual email management and enabling intelligent, context-aware email workflows.
The server supports full IMAP functionality for retrieving messages, reading email content, and organizing mailboxes, while simultaneously offering complete SMTP capabilities for composing and sending emails. It handles authentication securely, manages multiple email accounts, and provides structured access to email metadata including sender information, subject lines, timestamps, and message bodies. The implementation leverages standard email protocols, ensuring compatibility with virtually all email providers including Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and corporate email systems.
This MCP server is compatible with Claude and other applications supporting the Model Context Protocol, making it ideal for developers and teams seeking to automate email tasks, integrate email data into AI-powered workflows, or build intelligent email assistants. Common use cases include automated email monitoring, intelligent message classification, email-based customer support systems, scheduled email campaigns, and context-aware responses generated by language models. The community-driven TypeScript implementation ensures ongoing support and contributions from the developer community.
Installation
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-email-mcp-imapsmtpCompatible Clients
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FAQ
- How do I install the Email MCP (IMAP/SMTP) MCP server?
- Install via npx or pip depending on the language. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client settings file.
- Which AI clients support the Email MCP (IMAP/SMTP) MCP server?
- The Email MCP (IMAP/SMTP) MCP server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor. Any MCP-compatible client should work.