Proton Bridge Email FAQs

Question 1

What are the prerequisites to use Proton Bridge Email?

Accepted Answer

You need Docker Desktop with MCP Toolkit enabled, the Docker MCP CLI plugin, Proton Bridge installed and running locally on your system, and a valid ProtonMail account with Bridge credentials.

Question 2

Which AI assistants are compatible with Proton Bridge Email?

Accepted Answer

This tool is designed for AI assistants that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling them to integrate and interact with your secure email. It has been demonstrated with examples using Claude Desktop.

Question 3

How does it ensure email security and privacy?

Accepted Answer

It ensures security by connecting directly to your locally running Proton Bridge, which handles the decryption and encryption of your ProtonMail emails, meaning your AI assistant never directly accesses your ProtonMail credentials or unencrypted data.

Question 4

What is Proton Bridge Email?

Accepted Answer

Proton Bridge Email is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides a secure interface for AI assistants to read and send emails through your ProtonMail account by connecting to your local Proton Bridge installation.

Question 5

What email functionalities can AI assistants perform using this tool?

Accepted Answer

AI assistants can fetch recent emails from any folder, search emails by subject/body content, send new emails with CC/BCC support, list all available email folders, and get statistics on email counts (total, unread, recent).

Proton Bridge Email

Proton Bridge Email

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