Email MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Email in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add n24q02m-email -e EMAIL_CREDENTIALS=... -- npx -y @n24q02m/email

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n24q02m-email": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@n24q02m/email"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EMAIL_CREDENTIALS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add n24q02m-email -e EMAIL_CREDENTIALS=... -- docker run -i --rm -e EMAIL_CREDENTIALS docker.io/n24q02m/email:latest

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n24q02m-email": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "EMAIL_CREDENTIALS",
        "docker.io/n24q02m/email:latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EMAIL_CREDENTIALS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Email MCP server do?

IMAP/SMTP email for AI agents -- read, send, organize, and manage attachments across accounts.

Is the Email MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Email run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Email to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add n24q02m-email -e EMAIL_CREDENTIALS=... -- npx -y @n24q02m/email

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