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imap-mcp-server
CommunityMCP server by nikolausm · updated · ★ 111 · 2.7k downloads a week
IMAP/SMTP MCP server to search, read, organize, send, reply & forward email for AI assistants imap-mcp-server is a community project by nikolausm, not verified by a company domain.
Install imap-mcp-server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add imap-mcp-server -- npx -y imap-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"imap-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"imap-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"imap-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"imap-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"imap-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"imap-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add imap-mcp-server -- npx -y imap-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"imap-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"imap-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add imap-mcp-server npx -y imap-mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the imap-mcp-server block.
Last commit 4 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 111 stars, original repository
Downloads a script from the internet and runs it
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Security check
C- Downloads a script from the internet and runs itIn
README.md:curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nikolausm/imap-mcp-server/main/install.sh | bash
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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imap-mcp-server: common questions
How do I install imap-mcp-server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add imap-mcp-server -- npx -y imap-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is imap-mcp-server the official server?
imap-mcp-server is a community project by nikolausm, not verified by a company domain.
Is imap-mcp-server free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is imap-mcp-server safe to use?
It scores 85 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade C (downloads a script from the internet and runs it). Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to imap-mcp-server?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does imap-mcp-server work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.