How to Use the Mail-in-a-Box MCP in Cursor

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Mail-in-a-Box MCP Server Integration

The `get_system_status` tool feeds live server health metrics straight into your Cursor workspace. When you are writing a script that interacts with your mail server, Agent mode verifies the system is actually online before running tests. You can also call `list_mail_domains` to pull real domain names into your code. The agent writes working API calls using actual domains from your server instead of generating placeholder strings.

Dynamic Account Generation

Your agent uses `create_mail_user` to generate real test accounts on the fly. You tell Cursor you need a dummy inbox for testing a registration flow, and it provisions the account with a password instantly. Once your code tests are done, the agent runs `delete_mail_user` to wipe the test account. You can also test password reset logic by having the agent call `update_user_password` mid-development.

Automated Alias Configuration

The `create_or_update_alias` tool lets Cursor configure forwarding rules while you write email routing logic. You pass a comma-separated list of addresses, and the agent sets up the alias on your live server. It audits your current setup using `list_mail_aliases` and removes outdated forwards with `delete_mail_alias`. This keeps your development environment perfectly synced with your actual mail infrastructure.

Setup guide

Set up Mail-in-a-Box MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Mail-in-a-Box MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Mail-in-a-Box transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Mail-in-a-Box tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mail-in-a-box-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Mail-in-a-Box MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root directory. Add the server details and toggle Agent mode on in the chat panel.

Yes. The agent calls the user creation tool directly when you ask for a test account. It hands you the credentials right in the editor.

Reading your domains allows the agent to write accurate code. It stops the AI from hallucinating fake endpoints and domains while you work.

You configure the API token once in your environment variables. The server handles the authentication headers for every tool call.

The server transmits email addresses and cleartext passwords straight to your mail API. Cursor holds this data in memory only during the active chat session. The Vinkius zero-trust architecture ensures no credentials touch external disks.

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