How do I install the inbox zero 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 `GOOGLE_BASE_URL`, `GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID`, `GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET`, `MICROSOFT_BASE_URL`, `MICROSOFT_CLIENT_ID`, `MICROSOFT_CLIENT_SECRET` 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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Inbox Zero MCP Server

AI personal assistant for email Inbox Zero

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What is the Inbox Zero MCP Server?

AI personal assistant for email Inbox Zero.

What Inbox Zero does

Key capabilities

AI Personal Assistant: — Organizes your inbox and pre-drafts replies in your tone and style
AI Rules for email: — Explain in plain English how your AI should handle your inbox
Reply Zero: — Track emails to reply to and those awaiting responses
Bulk Unsubscriber: — One-click unsubscribe and archive emails you never read
Bulk Archiver: — Clean up your inbox by bulk archiving old emails
Cold Email Blocker: — Auto‑block cold emails
Email Analytics: — Track your activity and trends over time
Meeting Briefs: — Get personalized briefings before every meeting, pulling context from your email and calendar

Practical notes

Written in Go.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Inbox Zero MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inbox-zero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@inbox-zero/cli"],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_BASE_URL": "your-value",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "your-value",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET": "your-value",
        "MICROSOFT_BASE_URL": "your-value",
        "MICROSOFT_CLIENT_ID": "your-value",
        "MICROSOFT_CLIENT_SECRET": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GOOGLE_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
MICROSOFT_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
MICROSOFT_CLIENT_ID	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
MICROSOFT_CLIENT_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Frequently asked questions

AI personal assistant for email Inbox Zero Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.