TL;DR
SendGrid is a Communication MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent send transactional and marketing email via SendGrid from AI agents through MCP. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install sendgrid.
SendGrid
4 toolsCommunication
Send transactional and marketing email via SendGrid from AI agents through MCP.
Official homepageInstall SendGrid
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Tools exposed
4 tools availablesend_emailSend email via SendGrid API
send_emailSend email via SendGrid API
Inputs
tostringrequiredfromstringrequiredsubjectstringrequiredcontentstringrequired
list_templatesList dynamic email templates
list_templatesList dynamic email templates
send_with_templateSend an email using a dynamic template
send_with_templateSend an email using a dynamic template
Inputs
template_idstringrequiredtostringrequireddynamic_dataobjectoptional
list_contactsList contacts in the marketing lists
list_contactsList contacts in the marketing lists
Configuration
Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.
Claude Code~/.claude.json
~/.claude.json{
"mcpServers": {
"sendgrid": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sendgrid/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SENDGRID_API_KEY": "SG...."
}
}
}
}Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
.cursor/mcp.json{
"mcpServers": {
"sendgrid": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sendgrid/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SENDGRID_API_KEY": "SG...."
}
}
}
}Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"sendgrid": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sendgrid/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SENDGRID_API_KEY": "SG...."
}
}
}
}Authentication setup
- 1
Create an API key with Mail Send access
Get itSENDGRID_API_KEY
What you can do with SendGrid MCP
Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.
“Send a welcome email to [email protected] using template d-abc123”
Uses: send_with_template
“List all my dynamic templates”
Uses: list_templates
Works with
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Frequently asked questions
What is the SendGrid MCP server?
SendGrid is listed as an Communication Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent send transactional and marketing email via SendGrid from AI agents through MCP. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.
How do I install SendGrid MCP with Claude Code?
The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install sendgrid` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `` and restarting Claude Code.
Does MCPizy charge to view or install SendGrid MCP?
No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.
Does SendGrid MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?
The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.
What can I do with SendGrid MCP?
Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent send transactional and marketing email via SendGrid from AI agents through MCP. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.
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