How do I install the better mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

The recorded environment keys are `EMAIL_CREDENTIALS`, `OUTLOOK_CLIENT_ID`, `PUBLIC_URL`, `CREDENTIAL_SECRET`, `MCP_DCR_SERVER_SECRET`, `ACCOUNT_ID`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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Better MCP Server

Better MCP server for Email (IMAP/SMTP) with composite tools optimized for AI agents

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What is the Better MCP Server?

Better MCP server for Email (IMAP/SMTP) with composite tools optimized for AI agents

What it actually does

Multi-account support — -- manage 6+ email accounts (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, Zoho, ProtonMail, custom IMAP)
App Passwords — -- no OAuth2 setup required for most providers; clone and run in 1 minute
5 composite tools — with 21 actions (plus help + config__open_relay) -- search, read, send, reply, forward, organize, and credential setup in single calls
Auto-discovery — -- provider settings detected from email address, custom IMAP host supported
Thread-aware — -- reply/forward maintains In-Reply-To and References headers
Tiered token optimization — -- compressed descriptions + on-demand help tool + MCP Resources

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
send	messages (action: new \
messages	search, read, mark_read, mark_unread, flag, unflag, move, archive, trash, new, reply, forward
folders	list, status
attachments	list, download
config	status, setup_status, setup_start, setup_reset, setup_complete, set, cache_clear
config__open_relay	-
help	-
URI	Description

How to install the Better MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "better-email": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "--yes",
        "@n24q02m/better-email-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EMAIL_CREDENTIALS": "YOUR_EMAIL_CREDENTIALS"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
EMAIL_CREDENTIALS	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Better to messages.”
“Use Better to folders.”
“Use Better to attachments.”

Frequently asked questions

Better MCP server for Email (IMAP/SMTP) with composite tools optimized for AI agents Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.