Mailgun MCP Server

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by anton-efimenko

Official Integrations

Implementation of Model Context Protocol server for Mailgun APIs

What is Mailgun MCP Server

Mailgun MCP Server

MCP

Overview

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Mailgun, enabling MCP-compatible AI clients like Claude Desktop to interract with the service.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v18 or higher)
  • Git
  • Claude Desktop (for Claude integration)
  • Mailgun account and an API key

Quick Start

Manual Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/mailgun/mailgun-mcp-server.git
    cd mailgun-mcp-server
    
  2. Install dependencies and build:

    npm install
    
  3. Configure Claude Desktop:

    Create or modify the config file:

    • MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
    • Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

    Add the following configuration:

    {
        "mcpServers": {
            "mailgun": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": ["CHANGE/THIS/PATH/TO/mailgun-mcp-server/src/mailgun-mcp.js"],
                "env": {
                    "MAILGUN_API_KEY": "YOUR-mailgun-api-key"
                }
            }
        }
    }
    

Testing

Run the local test suite with:

NODE_ENV=test npm test

Sample Prompts with Claude

Send an Email

Note: sending an email currently (2025-03-18) seems to require a paid account with Anthropic. You'll get a silent failure on the free account

Can you send an email to EMAIL_HERE with a funny email body that makes it sound like it's from the IT Desk from Office Space?
Please use the sending domain DOMAIN_HERE, and make the email from "postmaster@DOMAIN_HERE"!

Fetch and Visualize Sending Statistics

Would you be able to make a chart with email delivery statistics for the past week?

Debugging

The MCP server communicates over stdio, please refer to Debugging section of the Model Context Protocol.

License

LICENSE file for details

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications, providing a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

What are MCP Servers?

MCP Servers are lightweight programs that expose specific capabilities through the standardized Model Context Protocol. They act as bridges between LLMs like Claude and various data sources or services, allowing secure access to files, databases, APIs, and other resources.

How do MCP Servers work?

MCP Servers follow a client-server architecture where a host application (like Claude Desktop) connects to multiple servers. Each server provides specific functionality through standardized endpoints and protocols, enabling Claude to access data and perform actions through the standardized protocol.

Are MCP Servers secure?

Yes, MCP Servers are designed with security in mind. They run locally with explicit configuration and permissions, require user approval for actions, and include built-in security features to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data privacy.