What is the key difference between MCP Mailtrap and MCP Server Tempmail?

MCP Mailtrap belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Tempmail belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Mailtrap or MCP Server Tempmail 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 MCP Mailtrap and MCP Server Tempmail free or paid?

MCP Mailtrap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Tempmail operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Mailtrap lists 46 tools with 1 views and 3 GitHub stars. MCP Server Tempmail lists 9 tools with 2 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Mailtrap and MCP Server Tempmail 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Mailtrap vs MCP Server Tempmail

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Mailtrap and MCP Server Tempmail 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

MCP Mailtrap

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Tempmail

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Mailtrap if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Tempmail 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 MCP Mailtrap 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).
Primary tools included: get_stats, get_email_logs, get_email_log.

Explore MCP Mailtrap Details

Choose MCP Server Tempmail 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).
Primary tools included: get_email_domains, create_email, list_emails.

Explore MCP Server Tempmail Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Mailtrap Communication	MCP Server Tempmail Communication
Summary	MCP server for the Mailtrap email platform — analytics, sending, contacts, sandbox	MCP server for temporary email management using ChatTempMail API
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Mailtrap Tools (46)

get_stats

Sending statistics — delivery, bounce, open, click, spam rates. Group by domain, category, ESP, or date

get_email_logs

List sent emails with filtering by status, stream, date. Cursor-based pagination

get_email_log

Single message detail with delivery events timeline

get_suppressions

List suppressed emails (bounces, spam complaints, unsubscribes)

delete_suppression

Re-enable sending to a suppressed address

check_list_hygiene

Find suppressed emails that still exist in contact lists and suggest exact cleanup actions

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).

MCP Mailtrap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mailtrap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcpj-mailtrap"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Tempmail Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-tempmail": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/Selenium39/mcp-server-tempmail.git",
        "mcp-server-tempmail"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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