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Mailgun MCP Server: Boost Deliverability & Scale Effortlessly

Mailgun MCP Server: Seamlessly integrates Model Context Protocol with Mailgun APIs to streamline workflows, boost deliverability, and scale communications effortlessly.

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About Mailgun MCP Server

What is Mailgun MCP Server: Boost Deliverability & Scale Effortlessly?

Mailgun MCP Server is the secret sauce for developers who want to supercharge their email workflows. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it acts as a bridge between AI clients like Claude Desktop and Mailgun’s enterprise-grade email infrastructure. This lets you leverage advanced features like dynamic email generation, real-time analytics, and compliance tools without reinventing the wheel. Think of it as your Swiss Army knife for automating email at scale—no PhD in email delivery required.

How to Use Mailgun MCP Server: Boost Deliverability & Scale Effortlessly?

Getting started is as smooth as a well-tuned SMTP server:

  1. Set up the foundation: Clone the repo, install Node.js dependencies, and configure that CLI like a pro
  2. Hook into AI workflows: Update Claude Desktop’s config file with your Mailgun API key and server path
  3. Test the magic: Run unit tests to validate your setup before unleashing it on production

Pro tip: Use environment variables for sensitive credentials to keep things secure 🛡️

Mailgun MCP Server Features

Key Features of Mailgun MCP Server: Boost Deliverability & Scale Effortlessly?

  • Auto-scaling muscle: Handles traffic spikes without breaking a sweat
  • Deliverability wizardry: Built-in spam filtering, DKIM/SPF handling, and real-time bounce management
  • AI-native integration: Native MCP support lets tools like Claude Desktop do the heavy lifting
  • Diagnostic superpowers: Built-in logging and error tracking make troubleshooting a breeze

Use Cases of Mailgun MCP Server: Boost Deliverability & Scale Effortlessly?

Here’s where the rubber meets the road:

Transactional Workhorses

Automate order confirmations, password resets, and other mission-critical emails with military precision

Dynamic Campaigns

Generate personalized marketing emails at scale using AI-driven content suggestions

Analytics Powerhouse

Visualize delivery rates, open rates, and engagement metrics in real-time dashboards

Mailgun MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Mailgun MCP Server: Boost Deliverability & Scale Effortlessly?

Do I need a paid Mailgun account?

Yep—for actual sending. Free tiers might leave you high and dry. Check plans for specifics

Can I customize email templates?

Absolutely! Leverage Mailgun’s templating engine to create reusable, dynamic content blocks

What about security?

Env vars, SSL everywhere, and audit logs keep things locked down tighter than a spam folder

Content

Mailgun MCP Server

MCP

Overview

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Mailgun, enabling MCP-compatible AI clients like Claude Desktop to interract with the service.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v18 or higher)
  • Git
  • Claude Desktop (for Claude integration)
  • Mailgun account and an API key

Quick Start

Manual Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/mailgun/mailgun-mcp-server.git

cd mailgun-mcp-server

  1. Install dependencies and build:

    npm install

  2. Configure Claude Desktop:

Create or modify the config file:

* MacOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
* Windows: `%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`

Add the following configuration:

    {
    "mcpServers": {
        "mailgun": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": ["CHANGE/THIS/PATH/TO/mailgun-mcp-server/src/mailgun-mcp.js"],
            "env": {
                "MAILGUN_API_KEY": "YOUR-mailgun-api-key"
            }
        }
    }
}

Testing

Run the local test suite with:

NODE_ENV=test npm test

Sample Prompts with Claude

Send an Email

Note: sending an email currently (2025-03-18) seems to require a paid account with Anthropic. You'll get a silent failure on the free account

Can you send an email to EMAIL_HERE with a funny email body that makes it sound like it's from the IT Desk from Office Space?
Please use the sending domain DOMAIN_HERE, and make the email from "postmaster@DOMAIN_HERE"!

Fetch and Visualize Sending Statistics

Would you be able to make a chart with email delivery statistics for the past week?

Debugging

The MCP server communicates over stdio, please refer to Debugging section of the Model Context Protocol.

License

LICENSE file for details

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

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