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Email (IMAP) is a Communication MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent iMAP/SMTP email with 42 tools for inbox management. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install email.

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Email (IMAP)

Communication

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

IMAP/SMTP email with 42 tools for inbox management

Install Email (IMAP)

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install email
Or run directly:
npx -y email-mcp
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Email (IMAP) exposes an MCP interface for communication workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install email — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate communication workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Email (IMAP) MCP server?

The Email (IMAP) MCP server is an Communication Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents iMAP/SMTP email with 42 tools for inbox management. It exposes Email (IMAP)'s capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Email (IMAP) MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install email` 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 `npx -y email-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Email (IMAP) MCP free?

Yes. The Email (IMAP) MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Email (IMAP) account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Email (IMAP) MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Email (IMAP) MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can iMAP/SMTP email with 42 tools for inbox management directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Email (IMAP) operations, inspect results, chain Email (IMAP) with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive communication tasks without leaving your editor.