MCP integration

Email MCP for Claude Desktop

CME is the fastest way to give Claude Desktop real email access via MCP. Sign up, connect your inbox (Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, or 6 more), copy your MCP URL, paste into Claude Desktop. Done in 5 minutes.

For: Claude Desktop users who want to give Claude access to their real email inbox.

Setup

Get connected

01

Sign up for CME

Free account at connectmyemail.com — no credit card.

02

Connect your inbox

Gmail/Outlook via OAuth, iCloud/Yahoo via app password. Under 60 seconds.

03

Copy your MCP URL

Dashboard → Keys → copy your personal MCP URL.

04

Add to Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop → Settings (gear icon) → MCP → Add Server → paste your URL.

// claude_desktop_config.json (manual method)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "connectmyemail": {
      "url": "https://mcp.connectmyemail.com/sse/YOUR_KEY"
    }
  }
}
05

Start using Claude

Ask Claude: 'What's in my inbox?' — Claude now has live access to your real email.

Available tools

MCP tools

read_emailsRead real email content from your inboxfree
search_emailsNatural language email searchfree
sweep_inboxAI-powered inbox cleanup with simulationpro
bulk_deleteBulk delete emails — preview first, act secondpro
draft_replyAI-drafted replies for your approvalpro
unsubscribeBulk newsletter unsubscribepro
Provider support

CME supports 9 email providers via a single MCP URL: Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, Fastmail, ProtonMail, Zoho, AOL, IMAP. Connect multiple inboxes — all accessible from one MCP endpoint.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need to know how to code?

No — CME is a hosted service. You just paste a URL into Claude Desktop. No JSON config editing required if you use the Claude Desktop UI.

Which version of Claude Desktop supports MCP?

Claude Desktop 0.7+ supports MCP. Download the latest from anthropic.com/claude.

Can Claude send emails on my behalf?

Claude can draft replies for your review and send with your approval — it doesn't send without confirmation.

Is the free tier enough for basic use?

Yes — free tier includes read, search, and basic inbox access. Upgrade to Pro ($9/mo) for bulk operations and cleanup tools.

Plug your inbox into your AI.

Free tier. No credit card. Connect in under 5 minutes.