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

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Tempmail lists 9 tools with 2 views and 10 GitHub stars. Email MCP lists 47 tools with 3 views and 113 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Tempmail and Email MCP 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 Server Tempmail vs Email MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Tempmail and Email 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

MCP Server Tempmail

Communication · Local stdio

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

Email MCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Tempmail if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Email MCP 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 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

Choose Email MCP 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: MCP_EMAIL_ADDRESS, MCP_EMAIL_PASSWORD, MCP_EMAIL_IMAP_HOST, MCP_EMAIL_SMTP_HOST, EMAIL_ACCOUNTS.
Primary tools included: list_accounts, list_mailboxes, list_emails.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Tempmail Communication	Email MCP codefuturist Communication
Summary	MCP server for temporary email management using ChatTempMail API	IMAP/SMTP email MCP server with 42 tools for reading, searching, sending, scheduling, and managing emails across multiple accounts. Supports IMAP IDLE push, AI triage, desktop notifications, and auto-detects providers like Gmail, Outlook, and iCloud.
Category & Scope	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tempmail Tools (9)

get_email_domains

Get all available email domains in the system.

create_email

Create a new temporary email address.

list_emails

Get all email addresses under your account.

delete_email

Delete the specified email address.

get_messages

Get all messages in the specified email address.

get_message_detail

Get detailed content of the specified message.

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 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Email MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codefuturist-email-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@codefuturist/email-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_EMAIL_ADDRESS": "YOUR_MCP_EMAIL_ADDRESS_HERE",
        "MCP_EMAIL_PASSWORD": "YOUR_MCP_EMAIL_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "MCP_EMAIL_IMAP_HOST": "YOUR_MCP_EMAIL_IMAP_HOST_HERE",
        "MCP_EMAIL_SMTP_HOST": "YOUR_MCP_EMAIL_SMTP_HOST_HERE",
        "EMAIL_ACCOUNTS": "YOUR_EMAIL_ACCOUNTS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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