
agenticmail
by agenticmail·★ 121·Score 47
AgenticMail provides AI agents with email/SMS infrastructure, enabling real communication via programmatic access.
Overview
AgenticMail is a comprehensive self-hosted communication platform that bridges AI agents with real-world email and SMS capabilities. It runs a local Stalwart mail server via Docker, integrates Google Voice for phone access, and provides each agent with isolated email addresses, inboxes, and API keys. The platform exposes 75+ REST API endpoints and includes a Gmail-style web UI for human oversight. Its MCP integration enables AI agents to send/receive emails, extract verification codes, and perform collaborative communication tasks.
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After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:
When to choose this
Choose AgenticMail when building AI agents that need to communicate with the real world via email/SMS, especially when requiring isolated communication channels and security guardrails against sensitive data leakage.
When NOT to choose this
Avoid if you need a cloud-based solution without self-hosting requirements, or if you're looking for a simpler email integration without the agent-specific features.
Tools this server exposes
12 tools extracted from the READMEcall_agentMake synchronous RPC calls between agents with auto timeout and discovery
send_emailSend email with text, HTML, attachments, CC/BCC, and custom headers
reply_emailReply to an existing email with proper threading headers
receive_emailReceive email via IMAP with real-time event streaming
search_emailsSearch emails by sender, subject, body, date, or status
manage_draftsSave, edit, and send draft emails
create_agentCreate a new agent with unique email address and credentials
check_activityCheck which agents are currently running and their recent activity
tail_workerRead a running worker's log in real-time
save_thread_memorySave agent memory for a conversation thread to optimize future wakes
get_thread_idGet the thread ID for an email to reference in multi-agent communication
submit_resultSubmit results for a task assigned to an agent
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Installation
Installation Options
**Option A — One-line installer (recommended):**
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/agenticmail/agenticmail/main/install.sh | bash**Option B — Manual two-command install:**
npm install -g @agenticmail/cli@latest
agenticmail bootstrapMCP Configuration for Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"agenticmail": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@agenticmail/cli", "mcp"]
}
}
}FAQ
- Can AgenticMail be used with any AI client?
- Yes, AgenticMail works with any MCP-compatible AI client, including Claude Desktop, OpenClaw, and others via their plugin system.
- Does AgenticMail provide real email addresses for agents?
- Yes, each agent gets its own dedicated email address with full inbox functionality, independent of other agents.
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- Story by agenticmail · 2026-02-16
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