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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)

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Communication

Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

IMAP/SMTP email with 42 tools for inbox management

C

Repo audit: 78/100 — usable, but maintenance or documentation is thin

Scored on licence, adoption, maintenance and documentation of codefuturist/email-mcp. We show the grade whether it flatters the server or not.

last commit 2 days ago · 100 stars · LGPL-3.0 licence · 43 open issues

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is the Email (IMAP) MCP server?

Email (IMAP) is listed as an Communication Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent iMAP/SMTP email with 42 tools for inbox management. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

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.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Email (IMAP) 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 Email (IMAP) 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 Email (IMAP) MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent iMAP/SMTP email with 42 tools for inbox management. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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