How do I use mcp-imap-server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-imap-server search for unread emails from my boss this week" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

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mcp-imap-server

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mcp-imap-server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for IMAP email access. Connect Claude to your mailbox directly.

Setup

npm install
npm run build

Related MCP server: icloud-mcp

Configuration

Copy .env.example to .env and fill in your IMAP credentials:

cp .env.example .env

Claude Desktop / Claude Code Integration

Add to your MCP config (~/.claude.json or Claude Desktop settings):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imap": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/mcp-imap-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "IMAP_HOST": "mail.datatp.cloud",
        "IMAP_PORT": "993",
        "IMAP_USER": "your-email",
        "IMAP_PASSWORD": "your-password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

Tool	Description
`list_folders`	List all mailbox folders
`list_messages`	List recent messages in a folder
`get_message`	Fetch a single email by UID
`search_messages`	Search by subject, from, date, unseen
`mark_message`	Set/remove flags (read, flagged)
`move_message`	Move message to another folder
`delete_message`	Delete or trash a message
`create_draft`	Create a new draft email
`create_reply_draft`	Create a reply draft on an existing thread (preserves In-Reply-To/References)

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