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Date Published
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Postmark team
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1784
Language
English
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None

Summary

Postmark has introduced an experimental Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enhances AI assistants' abilities to interact directly with email infrastructure, allowing them to perform tasks such as sending emails and retrieving statistics instead of just providing instructions. By creating a direct connection between AI tools like Claude and Postmark's features, MCP offers an intuitive approach for users to manage their email tasks without needing extensive coding knowledge. The release, available for early access through Postmark Labs, supports functions like sending emails, using templates, and analyzing delivery stats, while emphasizing security and user feedback to guide future enhancements. The MCP server is designed to respect Postmark’s best practices and enables AI integration that could revolutionize email management by automating common tasks and allowing more complex operations over time.