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Inbox Zero MCP Server

by elie222

An MCP server designed to efficiently manage your inbox. It's intended for use with Cursor, Windsurf, or Claude desktop to interact with your Inbox Zero personal assistant.

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What is Inbox Zero MCP Server?

This is an MCP (Message Control Protocol) server that helps you manage your inbox more efficiently. It acts as a backend service for interacting with an Inbox Zero personal assistant.

How to use Inbox Zero MCP Server?

To use the server, clone the repository, navigate to the apps/mcp-server directory, run pnpm install to install dependencies, then run pnpm run build followed by pnpm start. Then, configure your Cursor or Claude Desktop application to use the MCP at the path apps/mcp-server/build/index.js. Ensure you set the API_KEY environment variable with your API key from the web app's settings.

Key features of Inbox Zero MCP Server

  • Efficient inbox management

  • Integration with Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude

  • Backend for Inbox Zero personal assistant

  • API key authentication

Use cases of Inbox Zero MCP Server

  • Automated email filtering

  • Intelligent email prioritization

  • Personalized email summaries

  • Contextual email responses

FAQ from Inbox Zero MCP Server

What is an MCP server?

MCP stands for Message Control Protocol. In this context, it's a server that handles communication and control for inbox management tasks.

Where do I get my API key?

You can obtain your API key from the /settings page within the Inbox Zero web application.

What if I don't have an API key?

The server requires an API key to function correctly. Please obtain one from the Inbox Zero web application.

Can I contribute to this project?

Yes, pull requests are welcome to improve the server, such as improving API key handling.

What are Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude?

These are desktop applications that can integrate with the MCP server to provide inbox management features.