# Nylas MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Nylas MCP lets your AI agent manage emails, calendars, and contacts across Gmail, Outlook, and other providers in one place. It handles everything from drafting replies to booking meetings and updating your contact list without you having to switch tabs. ## Overview - **Category:** talk-to-me - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_l2cLmHr7p5JqMItRkLAJ4ErwAPPE6JvtGjRzTu7G/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** email-api, calendar-sync, unified-api, contact-management, inbox-automation, message-parsing ## Description This Connector gives your AI agent a direct line to your communication stack. Instead of jumping between browser tabs to check your inbox or find a gap in your schedule, your agent can handle the heavy lifting for you. It reads your emails, organizes your folders, and drafts replies that actually sound like you. It also handles the calendar side of things, allowing you to book meetings, delete old events, or see what's coming up across multiple accounts at once. You can even keep your contact list updated by having your agent add new people to your address book as you meet them. Because it works across different providers, you don't have to worry about whether someone is on Outlook or Gmail. It's part of the Vinkius catalog, making it easy to plug into your existing workflow so your agent can act as a real personal assistant for your daily communications. ## Tools ### list_messages View your unified inbox to see what's coming in. It lets your agent read your latest emails from any provider. ### send_message Send an email out through your primary mail provider. Your agent can dispatch messages as soon as you give the word. ### list_contacts Look up people in your existing address book. This helps your agent find the right email address for a stakeholder. ### create_contact Add a new person to your contact list. Use this to log new leads or partners automatically during a conversation. ### list_folders See how your email folders and labels are organized. This helps your agent navigate your specific mail structure. ### list_drafts View the messages you've started but haven't sent yet. Use this to quickly triage your pending outgoing mail. ### list_calendars Get a list of all the calendars connected to your account. Use this to see which calendars your agent can access. ### list_events See what's on your schedule for a specific calendar. This helps your agent find open gaps for new meetings. ### create_event Book a new meeting or block out time on your calendar. This works across your connected email providers. ### delete_event Remove a scheduled meeting from your calendar. Use this to quickly clear your schedule of canceled plans. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Check my inbox for any emails from yesterday about the project launch. ``` **Response:** ``` I've scanned your unified inbox and found 3 messages regarding the 'Project Launch'. Here is a summary of the key points: * **Budget Update:** The final numbers were approved by the finance team. * **Timeline:** The launch date is now set for next Friday. * **Action Item:** You need to sign the final contract by EOD. Would you like me to draft a reply to any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Book a 15-minute coffee chat with Sarah for tomorrow morning. ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked your calendars and found a few slots. I've booked a 15-minute session for you: **Event:** Coffee Chat with Sarah **Time:** Tomorrow, 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM **Status:** Confirmed I've also sent the calendar invite to her email address. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find the email for the new vendor and draft a welcome message. ``` **Response:** ``` I found the contact for 'Global Logistics' in your address book. **Contact:** Sarah Jenkins **Email:** s.jenkins@globallogistics.com Here is a draft I've prepared: *Subject: Welcome to our partnership* Hi Sarah, we're excited to get started on this project. Let me know when you're ready to begin the onboarding process. ``` ## Capabilities ### Read and reply to emails Your agent can check your inbox and draft responses to incoming messages. ### Manage calendar events Book new meetings, delete old ones, and view your schedule across accounts. ### Sync contact lists Add new people to your address book and look up existing contact details. ### Organize mail folders Let your agent navigate your specific email directories and labels. ### Handle drafts View and manage unsent messages parked in your drafts folder. ## Use Cases ### Triage the morning inbox An executive asks the agent to find all emails from yesterday about the project launch and summarize the requests using list_messages. ### Automate interview scheduling A recruiter asks the agent to find a 30-minute gap for an interview and book it on the calendar using create_event. ### Rapid lead follow-up An SDR asks the agent to find a contact's email by listing contacts and then draft a follow-up message using send_message. ### Clear out the drafts A founder asks the agent to list all drafts and send them out to clear the queue for the day using list_drafts. ## Benefits - Stop switching tabs between Gmail and Outlook because this Connector unifies your inbox and calendar for your agent. - Save time on scheduling by letting your agent use create_event to book meetings automatically. - Draft faster replies with send_message and list_messages to keep your inbox moving without the manual effort. - Keep your contact list clean by using create_contact to log new leads or partners instantly as you meet them. - Organize your workspace better by letting your agent navigate your specific list_folders structure. - Clear your schedule easily by using delete_event to remove old or canceled meetings with a single command. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a unified way to manage your entire communication history through a single chat interface. 1. Subscribe to the Nylas MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your Nylas v3 API Key into your AI client settings. 3. Ask your agent to find an email, book a meeting, or update a contact. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Nylas MCP connect to both my Gmail and my work Outlook?** Yes, it unifies both providers into a single interface. Your agent can see your messages and events from both accounts in one place. **Does the Nylas MCP let my agent actually send emails?** Yes, it can dispatch messages directly. Your agent can draft a reply and send it on your behalf once you approve it. **Can I use the Nylas MCP to organize my calendar?** Yes, it can create, delete, and list events. This makes it easy to manage your schedule through a conversational interface. **Is the Nylas MCP safe for my private contacts?** Yes, it uses your specific API key to access your data securely. Only your agent can see the information you allow it to access. **How does the Nylas MCP handle different email folders?** It can see your specific folder structure. This allows your agent to navigate your mail just like a human would. **Can the Nylas MCP help me keep my contact list updated?** Yes, it can add new people to your address book. This is great for logging new leads or stakeholders as you meet them. **Can my AI draft and actually send emails natively?** Yes! Provide the recipient, subject, and prompt your agent on what the body should look like. The agent leverages the `send_message` tool interacting directly through the Nylas provider, and your real account will dispatch the email in seconds. **How can I check if I have upcoming meeting clashes?** Your agent queries your complete agenda using the `list_events` tool. Describe your timeframe, and the AI will scan down the returned events, identifying overlapping blocks or showing you pure free space availability. **Will the agent read my historical email archives?** When using `list_messages`, the agent fetches paginated incoming boxes. You can search directly by providing queries within the prompt, letting the agent fetch and summarize the content of past conversation threads effectively.