Email FAQs

Question 1

What is the Email API?

Accepted Answer

The Email API is a tool that allows model assistants (like AI chatbots) to access and interact with email accounts using the IMAP and SMTP protocols. This allows your AI to read, send, and manage emails.

Question 2

What can I do with the Email API?

Accepted Answer

You can use it to enable your model assistants to read emails, send emails, search for specific emails based on criteria, and list available email folders/mailboxes. This unlocks opportunities for automated email workflows within your AI applications.

Question 3

What protocols does the Email API support?

Accepted Answer

The Email API supports the IMAP protocol for reading emails and the SMTP protocol for sending emails.  This ensures compatibility with most email providers.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for using the Email API?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js (v16 or higher) and npm (or yarn) installed.  You also need an email account with IMAP and SMTP access enabled. You can set up your credentials in a `.env` file.

Question 5

What resources and tools does the Email API expose?

Accepted Answer

The Email API provides MCP resources like `mailto:/inbox` (recent emails) and `mailto:/folders` (list of folders). It also offers tools like `send_email`, `search_emails`, and `list_folders` for email management.

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