What is the key difference between PO6 Mailbox and Mail?

PO6 Mailbox belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Mail belongs to the Communication category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install PO6 Mailbox or Mail 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 PO6 Mailbox and Mail free or paid?

PO6 Mailbox operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mail operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

PO6 Mailbox lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mail lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both PO6 Mailbox and Mail 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 PO6 Mailbox or Mail 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 PO6 Mailbox and Mail free to use, or do they require API keys?

PO6 Mailbox is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mail 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 PO6 Mailbox and Mail at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both po6-mailbox and mail 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, PO6 Mailbox has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mail holds a Quality Score of 34 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

PO6 Mailbox vs Mail

In-depth architectural comparison of the PO6 Mailbox and Mail 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

PO6 Mailbox

Communication · Local stdio

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

Mail

Communication · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 34/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose PO6 Mailbox if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Mail if your workspace requires Communication integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose PO6 Mailbox 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 PO6 Mailbox Details

Choose Mail when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mail Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P PO6 Mailbox Communication	M Mail Communication
Summary	Give AI agents secure access to your email via private aliases with dedicated mailbox storage.	Email + calendar for any IMAP/CalDAV mailbox — OVH, Gandi, iCloud, Zoho, Fastmail and more.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

PO6 Mailbox Tools (0)

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Mail Tools (0)

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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).

PO6 Mailbox Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "po6-mailbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "po6-mailbox"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mail Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mail": {
      "url": "https://anymailmcp.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

PO6 Mailbox is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mail belongs to Communication using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select PO6 Mailbox when you need capabilities focused on communication and Mail when you require tools for communication.

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