fastmail-mcp and apple-mail-mcp
These are **competitors**: both provide MCP servers for email access, but serve different email platforms (Fastmail vs. Apple Mail), so users would select one based on their email provider rather than use them together.
About fastmail-mcp
MadLlama25/fastmail-mcp
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Fastmail API, enabling AI assistants to interact with email, contacts, and calendar data. Includes a DXT (desktop extension) for Claude Desktop.
Implements 38 tools covering comprehensive email operations (threading, attachments, bulk actions), contacts, and calendar management via Fastmail's JMAP API. Built with Node.js using stdio transport for seamless MCP integration, supporting both standalone server and Claude Desktop DXT installation with encrypted token storage. Distinguishes between folder-style moves and label-based operations, enabling fine-grained mailbox management alongside advanced search filtering by sender, date, read status, and attachment presence.
About apple-mail-mcp
patrickfreyer/apple-mail-mcp
MCP server giving AI assistants full access to Apple Mail - read, search, compose, organize & analyze emails via natural language
Implements 22 specialized tools built on FastMCP and AppleScript, enabling granular control over mailbox organization, draft composition, and email analytics—including thread views, bulk operations with safety limits, and rich HTML draft generation. Integrates directly with Claude Desktop via stdio transport and works with any MCP-compatible client, offering read-only mode for safety and optional user preference context to tailor AI assistant behavior to individual email workflows.
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