io.github.nikolausm/imap-mcp-server
IMAP/SMTP MCP server to search, read, organize, send, reply & forward email for
Before you connect
Config example (to connect)
{
"mcpServers": {
"imap": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "imap-mcp-server"],
"env": {}
}
}
}Works with these clients
- Claude Desktopnpx
- Claude Codenpx
- Cursornpx
- VS Codenpx
- Windsurfnpx
Derived from the registry manifest (package type and transport) — we have not installed it ourselves. Check the official README before relying on it.
Install / Connect
claude mcp add imap-mcp-server -- npx -y imap-mcp-server@2.0.0Follow the official README; env and args vary per server.
🛠️ Maintenance weight 30% · 88 pts
📊 Adoption weight 25% · 40 pts
✅ Usability weight 20% · 100 pts
❤️ Health & community weight 25% · 70 pts
Sources: GitHub API · npm registry · Official registry · updated 2026-08-05
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