Apple Mail MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Apple Mail in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add apple-mail -- uvx apple-mail-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-mail": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-mail-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Apple Mail MCP server do?

Apple Mail access: list accounts and mailboxes, fetch emails with filters, full-text search via an FTS5 index and extract attachments.

Is the Apple Mail 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 Apple Mail run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Apple Mail to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add apple-mail -- uvx apple-mail-mcp

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