MCP email server allows AI agents to send emails with attachments and search files in specified directories. It provides secure SMTP transport, supports multiple recipients, and offers pattern matching for attachment searches. It integrates with Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, QQ, and 163 email services. Developers use it for automated email workflows and file management.
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Overview
MCP email server allows AI agents to send emails with attachments and search files in specified directories. It provides secure SMTP transport, supports multiple recipients, and offers pattern matching for attachment searches. It integrates with Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, QQ, and 163 email services. Developers use it for automated email workflows and file management.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install mcp-server-email2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"shy2593666979-mcp-server-email-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install mcp-server-email"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from email?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for email
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from email. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EMAIL_API_KEY | Yes | Your email API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in email?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in email"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in email with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with email
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