BrowseFull catalogOutcomesSolve a specific problemRolesStack by teamTrustFilter by risk tier
← Back to the Claude Observatory

better-email-mcp

Connector Communication Usable
Works inClaude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat
Usable Scanned — metadata only

Enables AI agents to read, search, and send emails programmatically via IMAP/SMTP, reducing manual email handling and automating notification workflows witho…

MCP server that gives AI agents IMAP/SMTP email access: read, send, organize folders, and manage attachments across multiple accounts, with server settings auto-discovered from the email domain. Runs over stdio with credentials from environment variables, or in HTTP mode for multi-user setups with OAuth 2.1. Most providers work with an app password. TypeScript/Node; also published as a Docker image.

30 starsApache-2.0 (commercial OK)FreeNo code needed
Usable rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Enables AI agents to read, search, and send emails programmatically via IMAP/SMTP, reducing manual email handling and automating notification workflows without custom integration work.

Engineering teams using AI agents to automate incident notifications, support ticket triage, or cross-system alert aggregation.

Claude Code Claude Cowork Claude Chat

https://github.com/n24q02m/better-email-mcp

By n24q02m

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop AppOpen the Customize panel in the sidebar → browse connectors → search and add. Works in Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Chat.
Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into a Claude Code conversation. Claude will run it for you.
Command
claude mcp add better-email -e EMAIL_CREDENTIALS=user@example.com:app-password -- npx -y @n24q02m/better-email-mcp@latest

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

First thing to try

Once it’s connected, paste this into Claude:

Help me auto-triage support emails by priority and route to Slack channels
PrerequisitesNode.js (runs via npx); EMAIL_CREDENTIALS env var in email:app-password format (comma-separate multiple accounts). Most providers need an app password; Outlook/Hotmail/Live use a bundled OAuth device-code flow in HTTP mode. IMAP/SMTP host and port are auto-discovered.CostFree

Trust Signals Auto-scanned

Stars30Contributors7Last updated2026-08-15LicenseApache-2.0 (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone foundSources: GitHub Advisory Database + OSV.dev · Scanned 2026-08-17 · scanner v1

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Reviewer notes

Auto-scanned review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Auto-assessment from April sweep — baseline scores pending hands-on review.

2026-04-18: Approved in April sweep: New and small but has a clear description and recent commits — worth tracking.

Things to check

  • Requires valid IMAP/SMTP credentials and proper email server access; complex folder hierarchies or heavily filtered accounts may need configuration tuning. Security risk if Claude instance is compromised—email credentials should be managed via secure env vars or credential stores.

How to evaluate tools before deploying →

Data shown here comes from public APIs and automated scanning. Reviewer notes reflect one person's experience. This is not a security certification or legal recommendation. Always evaluate tools according to your own organization's policies.

Evaluation

Ease of Use
3/5
Versatility
3/5
Reliability
3/5
Security
3/5
Overall score3.00 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedApr 2026

← Back to the Claude Observatory

Rolling Claude out in your org? Let's talk.

Start a conversation →