Mcp Server Imap vs Slack Mcp Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Server Imap and Slack Mcp Server 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?

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Choose Mcp Server Imap 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 Slack Mcp Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: SLACK_MCP_ADD_MESSAGE_TOOL.
• Primary tools included: UserID, UserName, RealName.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Server Imap Communication	Slack Mcp Server korotovsky Communication
Summary	Email tools for any IMAP/SMTP provider: list, read, search, send, and manage messages.	The most powerful MCP server for Slack Workspaces.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
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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": {
    "mcp-server-imap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-imap"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "korotovsky-slack-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SLACK_MCP_ADD_MESSAGE_TOOL": "YOUR_SLACK_MCP_ADD_MESSAGE_TOOL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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