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SMTP vs Imap
Same numbers we show everywhere else, lined up. Ratings come from users, the grade comes from our scanner, adoption comes from public registries.
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MCP server that sends mail over SMTP, gated behind an allowlist and a human confirmation
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IMAP/SMTP MCP server to search, read, organize, send, reply & forward email for AI assistants
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. The safety scan favours Imap (92/100 against 83). Imap has noticeably more public adoption.
| SMTP | Imap | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | B83/100 | A92/100 |
| Adoption | Growing | Established |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 96 |
| Downloads / week | 44 | 528 |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Your machine (local) |
| Gateway-ready | No | No |
| Tools | 7 | 40 |
| Write actions | 2 | 19 |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Last release | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-23 |
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