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Name: Nylas MCP Server
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Author: Vinkius

Create your Vinkius account to connect Nylas to VS Code Copilot 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.

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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_messages to read inbound emails, navigate through list_folders and list_drafts, or actively compose and dispatch emails live using send_message.
Calendar Syncing — Fetch meeting tracking arrays via list_calendars and list_events, or actively block out new times by invoking create_event.
Contact Organization — Rapidly enumerate directory users with list_contacts and insert newly met stakeholders via create_contact natively.

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)

create_contact

Insert a brand new address book contact record

create_event

g. Google Calendar). Create a new synchronized calendar event

delete_event

Delete a specific calendar event from the provider

list_calendars

Returns internal calendar UUIDs required to execute event queries. List all user calendars connected via Nylas

list_contacts

List natively synced address book contacts from the user account

list_drafts

Dump unsent email threads parked in the Drafts bound location

list_events

List scheduled events mapped inside a specific Calendar UUID

list_folders

Enumerate the organizational email directories tracking labels/files

list_messages

Retrieve the unified inbox/messages stream for the authenticated grant

send_message

Dispatch an outbound email utilizing the native mail provider

See what your AI agent can do with Nylas

Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Nylas data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
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Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

See it in action

Nylas in VS Code Copilot

AI Agent→Vinkius

High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play

Enterprise Security

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.

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Fully ManagedNo server setup

Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* 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

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

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.

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Why Vinkius

Nylas and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect Nylas to VS Code Copilot 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.

4,000+MCP Integrations

<40msResponse time

100%Fully managed

	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

View step-by-step setup guide for VS Code Copilot →

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
Nylas for VS Code Copilot

Every request between VS Code Copilot 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.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

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.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.