Imap MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Imap in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add aiwerk-imap -e IMAP_HOST=... -e IMAP_USER=... -e IMAP_PASS=... -- npx -y @aiwerk/mcp-server-imap

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aiwerk-imap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aiwerk/mcp-server-imap"
      ],
      "env": {
        "IMAP_HOST": "...",
        "IMAP_USER": "...",
        "IMAP_PASS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Imap MCP server do?

Email tools for any IMAP/SMTP provider: list, read, search, send, and manage messages.

Is the Imap MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Imap run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Imap to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add aiwerk-imap -e IMAP_HOST=... -e IMAP_USER=... -e IMAP_PASS=... -- npx -y @aiwerk/mcp-server-imap

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