Inbox Zero MCP Server

What does “Inbox Zero” MCP Server do?

The Inbox Zero MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is designed as an integration layer that connects AI assistants with external data sources, APIs, and services to streamline development workflows. By acting as an intermediary, it enables AI clients to perform tasks such as querying databases, managing files, or interacting with APIs, all within a standardized protocol. This enhances productivity by allowing developers to build and automate workflows that utilize both AI and external resources efficiently. The Inbox Zero MCP Server thus empowers AI assistants to provide more context-aware, actionable, and dynamic responses, making it an essential tool for augmenting development environments with real-time data and automation capabilities.

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How to set it up

Windsurf

1. Ensure you have Node.js installed.
2. Open your configuration file for Windsurf.
3. Add the Inbox Zero MCP Server to the mcpServers object using the JSON snippet below.
4. Save your configuration file and restart Windsurf.
5. Verify the server is running and accessible.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inbox-zero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@inbox-zero/mcp-server@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Claude

1. Prerequisite: Node.js must be installed.
2. Locate your Claude configuration file.
3. Add the Inbox Zero MCP Server entry as shown in the JSON example.
4. Save and restart Claude.
5. Confirm integration in the user interface.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inbox-zero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@inbox-zero/mcp-server@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Cursor

1. Install Node.js if not already present.
2. Open Cursor’s configuration settings.
3. Insert the following MCP server configuration.
4. Save and restart Cursor.
5. Check for successful connection to the MCP server.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inbox-zero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@inbox-zero/mcp-server@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Cline

1. Make sure Node.js is installed.
2. Edit Cline’s configuration file.
3. Add the Inbox Zero MCP Server using the below JSON.
4. Save your changes and restart Cline.
5. Verify the server integration.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inbox-zero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@inbox-zero/mcp-server@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Securing API Keys

To secure API keys, use environment variables in your configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inbox-zero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@inbox-zero/mcp-server@latest"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "${INBOX_ZERO_API_KEY}"
      },
      "inputs": {
        "apiKey": "${INBOX_ZERO_API_KEY}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace INBOX_ZERO_API_KEY with your environment variable name.

How to use this MCP inside flows

Using MCP in FlowHunt

To integrate MCP servers into your FlowHunt workflow, start by adding the MCP component to your flow and connecting it to your AI agent:

Click on the MCP component to open the configuration panel. In the system MCP configuration section, insert your MCP server details using this JSON format:

{
  "inbox-zero": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://yourmcpserver.example/pathtothemcp/url"
  }
}

Once configured, the AI agent is now able to use this MCP as a tool with access to all its functions and capabilities. Remember to change “inbox-zero” to whatever the actual name of your MCP server is and replace the URL with your own MCP server URL.

Overview

Based on the available information, the Inbox Zero MCP Server’s repository provides minimal documentation and no specifics on prompts, resources, or tools. The setup instructions are generic. Therefore, the MCP’s utility and maturity cannot be fully assessed. I would rate this MCP server a 3/10 for documentation and discoverability based on these tables.

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