# Benchmark Email MCP for AI Agents MCP > Benchmark Email MCP manages all aspects of email marketing directly from your AI agent. You can create new contact lists, add subscribers, and track campaign performance—all without opening a separate dashboard or writing code. ## Overview - **Category:** marketing-automation - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** contact-management, campaign-tracking, mailing-lists, email-automation, lead-nurturing ## Description This connector lets you run complex email marketing workflows using natural conversation. Forget logging into the Benchmark Email console just to check metrics or add leads. Instead, your AI agent handles everything. You can manage contacts by listing, adding, or updating users across multiple lists. Need a new segment? You'll create the contact list and organize your audience right from your chat window. After that, you can deploy campaigns and track results using detailed reporting on opens and clicks. Everything is available through Vinkius, making it easy to connect this powerful functionality to any AI client. It’s all about getting data instantly. Your agent retrieves full details on every campaign run or lists your saved templates so your content stays consistent. It makes managing your entire marketing funnel a conversational task. ## Tools ### add_contact Adds a new individual or business contact to an existing mailing list. ### create_contact_list Establishes and names a brand-new, empty contact list for your audience. ### get_contact_list Retrieves all specific details about one particular mailing list you manage. ### get_email_details Gets the core information and setup specifics for a single email campaign. ### get_report_details Pulls detailed, specific metrics from any given campaign report. ### list_contact_lists Provides a comprehensive list of every single contact list you have set up. ### list_contacts Retrieves names and details for all contacts within a specified mailing list. ### list_emails Shows an overview of every email campaign you have ever run or scheduled. ### list_reports Lists all available historical reports, helping you decide which performance metrics to look at. ### list_templates Accesses and lists every saved email template for quick brand review. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What are all my active contact lists and how many people are in each? ``` **Response:** ``` **Contact List Overview** * **Main Newsletter:** 14,502 subscribers (Active) * **Beta Users:** 987 subscribers (High Engagement) * **Leads 2024:** 3,112 subscribers (Needs Nurturing) You can use these list names to target specific segments for your next campaign run. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the performance metrics for the 'Q2 Product Launch' campaign. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the details for the Q2 Product Launch: * **Status:** Completed * **Deliveries:** 15,000 emails * **Open Rate:** 31.2% (Benchmark: 25%) * **Click-Through Rate (CTR):** 4.8% * **Bounces Recorded:** 75 ``` **Prompt:** ``` I need to add a new contact for John Doe and put him in the Beta Users list. ``` **Response:** ``` ✅ Success! I've added 'john.doe@example.com' to your 'Beta Users' list (ID: list_2). The system confirms he is now counted among the 987 members of that segment. ``` ## Capabilities ### Adding and Managing Contacts You can add new users to specific mailing list segments, or check the details of existing contacts within any list. ### Structuring Audience Lists The MCP lets you create brand-new contact lists and view all existing organizational units for your audience. ### Tracking Campaign Performance Retrieve details on specific email campaigns, or list all historical campaigns to see what ran recently. ### Analyzing Marketing Reports Get detailed reports covering opens, clicks, and overall engagement metrics for any past campaign run. ### Reviewing Branding Assets List all saved email templates so you can ensure consistent branding across every send. ## Use Cases ### Quarterly Performance Review A marketing manager needs to prepare for Q3 reviews. Instead of downloading 15 separate PDF reports, they ask their agent to list all available campaign reports and retrieve the key metrics from the last three campaigns using get_report_details. ### Onboarding a New Lead Source A growth hacker gets a spreadsheet of 50 new leads. They ask their agent to list all existing contact lists, and then use add_contact repeatedly to place the 50 names into the 'Active Leads' segment. ### Content Update Cycle A content creator needs a fresh look for a newsletter. They ask their agent to list all templates to confirm they are using the correct branded design, and then use get_email_details to verify campaign setup parameters. ### Audience Segmentation The team decides to isolate high-value users. The manager uses list_contact_lists first, identifies the 'VIP' segment, and then uses list_contacts to confirm exactly who is in that specific group. ## Benefits - Track performance instantly. Get detailed reports on opens, clicks, and overall engagement without opening the reporting dashboard. - Simplify contact management. You can add new subscribers or segment your audience by creating entire contact lists via command. - Keep branding consistent. Quickly list all saved email templates to ensure every message matches your brand guidelines. - Save time on research. Need to know what campaigns ran? Use the MCP to list all emails and their details in seconds. - Streamline lead nurturing. Add contacts directly from a workflow or check existing lists without manual data entry. ## How It Works The bottom line is that once connected, your AI client becomes a direct command interface for all your email marketing needs. 1. First, subscribe to this MCP on Vinkius and enter your Benchmark Email API key. 2. Second, tell your AI client what you need. For example, 'List all my contact lists' or 'Get the report for last quarter's campaign.' 3. Third, your agent calls the necessary tools, pulling structured data back to you immediately within the chat window. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Benchmark Email MCP help me manage my subscriber lists?** Yes, it does. You can use this MCP to list all your existing contact groups, create new ones, and add specific contacts directly through conversation. This keeps you from having to open the main dashboard. **How do I check old campaign results with Benchmark Email MCP?** You can easily retrieve detailed reports for any past email campaign. Just ask your agent for the report details, and it will give you metrics like open rates and click counts right away. **Does this MCP let me find my saved email templates?** Absolutely. You can use the Benchmark Email MCP to list all your available templates. This is useful for making sure your branding stays consistent before sending out a new message. **Is Benchmark Email MCP better than just using the web dashboard?** It's faster because you don't have to switch apps or click through menus. You talk to your AI agent, and it performs the action—whether that’s listing contacts or checking reports—immediately. **What if I need to add a bunch of new leads? Can Benchmark Email MCP handle that?** Yes. The MCP lets you programmatically add contacts one by one, putting them into the correct list segment using natural language commands.