Messaging
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Send and read emails via SMTP/IMAP. Supports Gmail, Outlook, and custom mail servers.
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Quick Start
Install
npx @mcp/emailClaude Desktop Configuration
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"email-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@mcp/email"
]
}
}
}What Email MCP Can Do
send_email
Send emails
read_inbox
Read inbox messages
Permissions Required
Email MCP requires the following permissions. Review the risk levels before granting access.
| Permission | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|
email.read | Read emails | medium |
email.send | Send emails | high |
Platform Compatibility
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | Supported |
| Cursor | Partial |
| LangChain | Supported |