Maildev MCP Server
by pierre3io.github.pierre3/maildev-mcpv1.0.1
MailDev MCP server. Manage Docker containers and inspect emails from your AI editor or MCP client.
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Install Maildev MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add maildev -- dnx MailDevMcp --yesInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"maildev": {
"command": "dnx",
"args": [
"MailDevMcp",
"--yes"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"maildev": {
"command": "dnx",
"args": [
"MailDevMcp",
"--yes"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"maildev": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "dnx",
"args": [
"MailDevMcp",
"--yes"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"maildev": {
"command": "dnx",
"args": [
"MailDevMcp",
"--yes"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAILDEV_API_PORT | — | — | Port number for the MailDev REST API (default: 1080) |
Freshness
Stale — last maintenance signal 7mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-03-19 · 7mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-03-19 · 7mo ago · GitHub · v1.0.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-03-19 · 7mo ago · official registry · v1.0.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Maildev MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add maildev -- dnx MailDevMcp --yes. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Maildev require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Maildev as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Maildev in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.pierre3/maildev-mcp.
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