imdinu/apple-mail-mcp
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Apple Mail MCP server with full-coverage FTS5 body search. Reliable on large mailboxes where AppleScript-based servers timeout.
MCP
imdinu/apple-mail-mcp
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
An MCP server for Apple Mail that provides full-coverage FTS5 body search over local mailboxes. It is designed to handle large mailboxes reliably, avoiding timeouts common with AppleScript-based alternatives.
Best for
Best for
Developers who need programmatic, searchable access to local Apple Mail data
Use cases
- Search email bodies with full-text queries
- Automate reading and retrieving messages from Apple Mail
- Integrate Apple Mail data into AI workflows or tools
Notes
An MCP server for Apple Mail that provides full-coverage FTS5 body search over local mailboxes. It is designed to handle large mailboxes reliably, avoiding timeouts common with AppleScript-based alternatives.
31 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-28. Licensed GPL-3.0.
Use cases
- Search email bodies with full-text queries
- Automate reading and retrieving messages from Apple Mail
- Integrate Apple Mail data into AI workflows or tools
Pros
- Performs fast, robust full-text search using FTS5
- Reliable on large mailboxes where AppleScript-based servers fail
- Open source and written in Python for easy customization
Cons
- Only works on macOS with Apple Mail installed
- Requires local Apple Mail access, no cloud integration
- Limited community support with only 31 GitHub stars
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Pros
- Performs fast, robust full-text search using FTS5
- Reliable on large mailboxes where AppleScript-based servers fail
- Open source and written in Python for easy customization
Cons
- Only works on macOS with Apple Mail installed
- Requires local Apple Mail access, no cloud integration
- Limited community support with only 31 GitHub stars
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