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Nylas API MCP Server

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This project implements a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Nylas API. It provides resources, tools, and prompts to help developers learn about and integrate with the Nylas API for email, calendar, and contacts functionality.

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What is Nylas API MCP Server?

This is an experimental Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Nylas API. It exposes resources, tools, and prompts to AI applications to facilitate integration with Nylas API for email, calendar, and contacts functionality.

How to use Nylas API MCP Server?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using npm install. 3. Build the project using npm run build. 4. Run the MCP server using npm start (stdio mode) or MCP_MODE=http npm start (HTTP mode). 5. Integrate with MCP clients like Claude Desktop or Cursor by configuring them to use the server's command.

Key features of Nylas API MCP Server

  • Documentation Resources: Comprehensive documentation about Nylas API endpoints, authentication, and best practices

  • Code Samples: Ready-to-use code samples for various Nylas API operations in multiple languages (Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, curl)

  • Interactive Tools: Tools to generate authentication code and endpoint-specific implementation code

  • Prompts: Pre-built prompts for common Nylas integration scenarios

Use cases of Nylas API MCP Server

  • Learning about Nylas API

  • Integrating Nylas API with AI applications

  • Generating code for Nylas API operations

  • Exploring different integration scenarios for email, calendar, and contacts

FAQ from Nylas API MCP Server

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard for integrating data, tools, and prompts with AI applications.

Is this project officially supported by Nylas?

No, this is an experimental project and is not officially supported by Nylas.

What programming languages are supported for code samples?

Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, and curl are supported.

How do I run the server in HTTP mode?

Use the command MCP_MODE=http npm start.

Where can I find the official Nylas API documentation?

The official Nylas API documentation is available at https://developer.nylas.com/.