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IMAP and SMTP via MCP Server

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Overview

The mcp-email-server is a server that provides IMAP and SMTP functionalities via the MCP (Multi-Channel Protocol) Server, allowing users to send and receive emails seamlessly.

To use the mcp-email-server, you can install it via pip or Docker. After installation, configure your email server using the provided UI or command line interface. You can also integrate it with other MCP clients.

  • Supports both IMAP and SMTP protocols for email handling. - Easy installation via pip or Docker. - Configuration through a user-friendly UI. - Integration capabilities with other MCP clients.
  1. Sending and receiving emails in applications that require email functionality.
  2. Integrating email services into custom applications using MCP.
  3. Developing email-related features in software projects.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-email-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-email-server-ai-zerolab"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is mcp-email-server free to use?

Yes! mcp-email-server is open-source and free to use.

What programming language is mcp-email-server written in?

The server is developed in Python.

How can I contribute to mcp-email-server?

You can contribute by submitting issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.

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