What is the key difference between Email and Lockally Email?

Email belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Lockally Email belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Email or Lockally Email in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Email and Lockally Email free or paid?

Email operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lockally Email operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Email lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Lockally Email lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Email and Lockally Email together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Email or Lockally Email in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Email and Lockally Email free to use, or do they require API keys?

Email is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Lockally Email operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Email and Lockally Email at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both email and lockally-email as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Email has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Lockally Email holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Email vs Lockally Email

In-depth architectural comparison of the Email and Lockally Email MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Lockally Email

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Email if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Lockally Email if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Email when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Email Details

Choose Lockally Email when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Lockally Email Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E Email Communication	L Lockally Email Communication
Summary	Email infrastructure for AI agents — send, receive, search, and reply to email over MCP.	Stateful email for AI agents — read inboxes, reply in-thread, draft with approval.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Email Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Lockally Email Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Email Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "email": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "email"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Lockally Email Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lockally-email": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "lockally-email"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Email is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Lockally Email belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Email when you need capabilities focused on communication and Lockally Email when you require tools for communication.

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