Email MCP Server

Enables model assistants to access and interact with email accounts via IMAP and SMTP.

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What is the Email MCP Server?

Enables model assistants to access and interact with email accounts via IMAP and SMTP.

What you get

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for email integration using IMAP and SMTP protocols. This server allows model assistants to access and interact with email accounts.

  • Read emails from IMAP mailboxes
  • Send emails via SMTP
  • Search emails
  • List email folders

Configuration and credentials

  • Node.js (v16 or higher) - npm or yarn - Email account with IMAP and SMTP access

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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.

ToolWhat it does
mailto<email-address>/inbox - List of 10 most recent emails in the inbox
send_emailSend an email message
search_emailsSearch for emails with advanced query options
list_foldersList all available email folders/mailboxes

Configuration

  • Node.js (v16 or higher) - npm or yarn - Email account with IMAP and SMTP access
VariableDescriptionRequired
IMAP_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional
SMTP_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Email to mailto.”
  • “Use Email to send email.”
  • “Use Email to search emails.”

Frequently asked questions

The Email API is a tool that allows model assistants (like AI chatbots) to access and interact with email accounts using the IMAP and SMTP protocols. This allows your AI to read, send, and manage emails.