Pidgeon MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Pidgeon in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pidgeon https://pidgeon.ai/api/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pidgeon": {
      "url": "https://pidgeon.ai/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pidgeon -e PIDGEON_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @pidgeon-ai/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pidgeon": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pidgeon-ai/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIDGEON_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Pidgeon MCP server do?

Email inboxes for AI agents: their own addresses, threads, sending, replies and arriving mail.

Is the Pidgeon 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 Pidgeon run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Pidgeon to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pidgeon https://pidgeon.ai/api/mcp

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