How do I install the imap 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?

It reads `IMAP_HOST`, `IMAP_PORT`, `IMAP_USERNAME`, `IMAP_PASSWORD`, `IMAP_USE_SSL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Imap MCP Server

📧 An IMAP Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to expose IMAP operations as tools for AI assistants.

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What is the Imap MCP Server?

Imap MCP becomes available to MCP clients through the Imap MCP. 📧 An IMAP Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to expose IMAP operations as tools for AI assistants.

What Imap MCP does

📧 An IMAP Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to expose IMAP operations as tools for AI assistants.

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How to install the Imap MCP Server

claude mcp add imap --env IMAP_HOST=your-value --env IMAP_PORT=your-value --env IMAP_USERNAME=your-value --env IMAP_PASSWORD=your-value --env IMAP_USE_SSL=your-value -- npx -y tsc

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
IMAP_HOST	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Optional
IMAP_PORT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
IMAP_USERNAME	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
IMAP_PASSWORD	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
IMAP_USE_SSL	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Frequently asked questions

📧 An IMAP Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to expose IMAP operations as tools for AI assistants. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.