What is the key difference between Microsoft Outlook Mcp and Mcp Server Imap?

Microsoft Outlook Mcp belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Server Imap belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Microsoft Outlook Mcp or Mcp Server Imap 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 Microsoft Outlook Mcp and Mcp Server Imap free or paid?

Microsoft Outlook Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Server Imap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Microsoft Outlook Mcp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Server Imap lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Microsoft Outlook Mcp and Mcp Server Imap 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 Microsoft Outlook Mcp or Mcp Server Imap 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 Microsoft Outlook Mcp and Mcp Server Imap free to use, or do they require API keys?

Microsoft Outlook Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Server Imap 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 Microsoft Outlook Mcp and Mcp Server Imap at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both microsoft-outlook-mcp and mcp-server-imap 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, Microsoft Outlook Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Server Imap holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Microsoft Outlook Mcp vs Mcp Server Imap

In-depth architectural comparison of the Microsoft Outlook Mcp and Mcp Server Imap 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

Microsoft Outlook Mcp

Communication · Local stdio

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

Mcp Server Imap

Communication · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Microsoft Outlook Mcp if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Server Imap 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 Microsoft Outlook 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).

Explore Microsoft Outlook Mcp Details

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).

Explore Mcp Server Imap Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Microsoft Outlook Mcp Communication	M Mcp Server Imap Communication
Summary	Microsoft Outlook (mail) MCP server — read, search, and send email through Microsoft Graph.	Email tools for any IMAP/SMTP provider: list, read, search, send, and manage messages.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Microsoft Outlook Mcp Tools (0)

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

Mcp Server Imap 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).

Microsoft Outlook Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "microsoft-outlook-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "microsoft-outlook-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Server Imap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-imap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-imap"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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