Faithk7 Gmail MCP vs Shipmail MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Faithk7 Gmail MCP and Shipmail MCP 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Faithk7 Gmail MCP 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).

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Choose Shipmail MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• Primary tools included: Custom-domain mailbox access, Message reading and sending, Reply drafting.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Faithk7 Gmail MCP Communication	Shipmail MCP jcoulaud Communication
Summary	Manage Gmail messages, threads, labels, drafts, and settings from your workflows. Send and organiz…	Business email MCP server for AI agents. Manage custom-domain mailboxes, read and send messages, draft replies, inspect threads, and automate Shipmail REST API/webhook workflows.
Category & Scope	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "faithk7-gmail-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shinzolabs/gmail-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jcoulaud-shipmail-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shipmail-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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