Bring Email Api
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect Nylas to Claude Code and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Nylas MCP Server?
Connect your Nylas account to your AI agent and seamlessly interact with communication data across 100% of email and calendar providers.
What you can do
- Email Management — Use
list_messagesto read inbound emails, navigate throughlist_foldersandlist_drafts, or actively compose and dispatch emails live usingsend_message. - Calendar Syncing — Fetch meeting tracking arrays via
list_calendarsandlist_events, or actively block out new times by invokingcreate_event. - Contact Organization — Rapidly enumerate directory users with
list_contactsand insert newly met stakeholders viacreate_contactnatively.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Nylas API Key (v3)
- Start managing your cross-provider email and calendar architecture using Claude, Cursor, or your preferred AI client
Who is this for?
- Sales Development Reps — automate email drafting, verify outbound calendar slots, and log contact information in seconds.
- Founders & Executives — triage the morning inbox securely, block out focus time on the calendar, and schedule meetings conversationally.
- HR & Recruiting — track candidate communications effectively and seamlessly schedule multi-party interviews directly from the terminal.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Insert a brand new address book contact record
g. Google Calendar). Create a new synchronized calendar event
Delete a specific calendar event from the provider
Returns internal calendar UUIDs required to execute event queries. List all user calendars connected via Nylas
List natively synced address book contacts from the user account
Dump unsent email threads parked in the Drafts bound location
List scheduled events mapped inside a specific Calendar UUID
Enumerate the organizational email directories tracking labels/files
Retrieve the unified inbox/messages stream for the authenticated grant
Dispatch an outbound email utilizing the native mail provider
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Nylas as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Nylas data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Nylas tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Nylas in Claude Code
Why run Nylas with Vinkius?
The Nylas connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.




Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Nylas using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Nylas and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Nylas to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Nylas for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and Nylas is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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