About MCP Server Resend
An MCP server that lets LLMs send email through the Resend API. It supports scheduled delivery and attachments, with sender and reply-to addresses configurable through inputs or environment variables.
Key features
- 01Send plain-text email through Resend
- 02Set recipient, subject, and content
- 03Schedule email delivery
- 04Attach local or remote files
- 05Configure sender and reply-to addresses
Use cases
- 01Send an email drafted by an LLM
- 02Schedule an email for later delivery
- 03Include local or internet-hosted attachments
MCP support
Exposes a `send_email` tool to MCP clients, which sends messages through the Resend API. The tool accepts delivery timing and attachment details.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
npx -y resend-mcpRESEND_API_KEYSecretSENDER_EMAIL_ADDRESSREPLY_TO_EMAIL_ADDRESSESLocal servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP Server Resend
A MCP server for Resend API. Let LLMs compose and send emails for you.
Environment Variables
RESEND_API_KEY(string, required): Your Resend API keySENDER_EMAIL_ADDRESS(string, required): Sender email addressREPLY_TO_EMAIL_ADDRESSES(string, optional): Comma-separated list of reply-to email addresses
Available Tools
send_email- Send an email using the Resend API- Inputs:
to(string): Recipient email addresssubject(string): Email subject linecontent(string): Plain text email contentfrom(string, optional): Sender email address (uses SENDER_EMAIL_ADDRESS if not provided)replyTo(array, optional): Reply-to email addresses (uses REPLY_TO_EMAIL_ADDRESSES if not provided)scheduledAt(string, optional): Scheduled email delivery timeattachments(array, optional): List of attachments, each attachment must have:filename(string): Name of the attachment filelocalPath(string): Absolute path to a local file on user's computer (required if remoteUrl not provided)remoteUrl(string): URL to a file on the internet (required if localPath not provided)
- Inputs:
Getting an API Key
- Sign up for a Resend account
- Generate your API key from the Resend dashboard
Note: Free tier available with 3000 emails per month.
Installation
Using Clinde (recommended)
The easiest way to use Resend MCP Server is through the Clinde desktop app. Simply download and install Clinde, then:
- Open the Clinde app
- Navigate to the Servers page
- Find resend-mcp and click Install
That's it! No technical knowledge required - Clinde handles all the installation and configuration for you seamlessly.
Using Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"resend-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"resend-mcp"
],
"env": {
"RESEND_API_KEY": "YOUR_RESEND_API_KEY_HERE (string, required)",
"SENDER_EMAIL_ADDRESS": "YOUR_SENDER_EMAIL_ADDRESS_HERE (string, required)",
"REPLY_TO_EMAIL_ADDRESSES": "YOUR_REPLY_TO_EMAIL_ADDRESSES_HERE (string, optional, comma delimited)"
}
}
}
}
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.
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