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Send plain-text or HTML emails through Resend, list domains and API keys, and inspect delivery status. Perfect for lightweight notification agents and building "email me a summary" tools with rich formatting.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
send_message
Post a message to a channel or user
list_channels
List channels the bot can access
search_messages
Search messages by query and date range
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Resend MCP.
- What is the Resend MCP and what does it do?
- The Resend MCP allows you to send transactional emails, both plain-text and HTML, through the Resend API. It also supports managing domains, API keys, and checking email delivery status. It is designed for lightweight notification agents and creating tools to summarize information via email with rich formatting.
- How can I install the Resend MCP in a client application?
- The Resend MCP uses the stdio transport. To install it, you would typically add resend to your client's manifest file, then ensure the server component from the https://github.com/resend/mcp-send-email repository is built and accessible to your client application.
- Does the Resend MCP require an API key for authentication?
- Yes, the Resend MCP requires an API key for authentication. You will need to obtain an API key from Resend to use this MCP for sending emails and managing resources.
- What specific capabilities does the Resend MCP expose?
- This MCP exposes capabilities for sending plain-text or HTML emails, listing configured domains and API keys, and inspecting the delivery status of sent emails. These functions directly leverage the Resend API for email communication.
- What is the typical cost associated with using the Resend MCP?
- The cost of using the Resend MCP depends on your usage and the pricing model of the underlying Resend service. The MCP itself is open-source and free, available from its GitHub repository, but sending emails incurs costs determined by Resend's plans.
- What is a prerequisite for using the Resend MCP?
- A key prerequisite for using the Resend MCP is an active Resend account and a valid API key. Without a properly configured API key, you will not be able to send emails or utilize other features of the MCP.
Install Resend MCP
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"resend": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-resend"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"resend": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-resend"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"resend": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-resend"
]
}
}
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