MCP Server vs Shipmail MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and Shipmail 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: WAZION_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: 244 WAzion tools across 24 categories, Streamable HTTP and stdio transports, WhatsApp messaging and session management.

Explore MCP Server Details

Choose Shipmail MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• Primary tools included: Custom-domain mailbox access, Message reading and sending, Reply drafting.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server wazionapps Communication	Shipmail MCP jcoulaud Communication
Summary	244 WhatsApp Business tools: send messages, automate workflows, run campaigns, and manage CRM. Streamable HTTP + stdio.	Business email MCP server for AI agents. Manage custom-domain mailboxes, read and send messages, draft replies, inspect threads, and automate Shipmail REST API/webhook workflows.
Category & Scope	Communication

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": {
    "wazionapps-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wazion/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WAZION_API_KEY": "YOUR_WAZION_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jcoulaud-shipmail-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shipmail-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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