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Forward Email MCP

An official Model Context Protocol server provided by Forward Email that exposes all 68 API endpoints as MCP tools. It allows AI assistants to manage email forwarding, domains, aliases, outbound SMTP, IMAP messages, CardDAV contacts, and CalDAV calendars via natural language, running locally via stdio transport.

Package and access

Local package with source-attributed installation metadata. Koskamo does not execute packages during review.

Forward Email MCP logo, by Forward EmailVendor evidenceLocal stdioSource reviewed; not executedOperated by Forward Email
You need:Get an API KeyLog in to your Forward Email accountGenerate a new API key and copy it
Vendor documentation

What you can do with it

  • Email Triage and Inbox Search
  • Domain Setup Automation
  • Bulk Alias Management
  • Calendar Management

Source and maintenance

Vendor evidenceRegistry 1.0.7
Maintenance checked

Packages and installation

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@forwardemail/mcp-server 1.0.7

npm
@forwardemail/mcp-server package definition
{
  "version": "1.0.7",
  "transport": "stdio",
  "identifier": "@forwardemail/mcp-server",
  "registryType": "npm",
  "environmentVariables": [
    {
      "name": "FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY",
      "format": "string",
      "isRequired": true,
      "description": "API key from https://forwardemail.net/my-account/security"
    },
    {
      "name": "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER",
      "format": "string",
      "description": "Alias address for the mailbox, calendar and contact tools"
    },
    {
      "name": "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD",
      "format": "string",
      "description": "Generated password for that alias"
    }
  ]
}

Tools

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Cursor

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Cursor configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "forward-email-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@forwardemail/mcp-server@1.0.7"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

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Cline configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "forward-email-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@forwardemail/mcp-server@1.0.7"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD>"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code

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VS Code configuration
{
  "servers": {
    "forward-email-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@forwardemail/mcp-server@1.0.7"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

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Claude Desktop configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "forward-email-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@forwardemail/mcp-server@1.0.7"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_API_KEY>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_USER>",
        "FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD": "<YOUR_FORWARD_EMAIL_ALIAS_PASSWORD>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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