Nylas MCP Server

Nylas is a communications API platform that enables developers to integrate email, calendar, and contact functionalities into their applications. Use it to streamline communication features without building complex backend systems.

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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for Nylas — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

Nylas

Nylas is a communications API platform that enables developers to integrate email, calendar, and contact functionalities into their applications. Use it to streamline communication features without building complex backend systems.

Data Model

  • Grants — provider-linked mailbox/calendar connections; grant_id required for all user-scoped data.
  • Calendars, Events, Contacts, Contact Groups — calendar and contact data.
  • Messages, Threads, Folders, Drafts, Scheduled Messages — email entities.
  • Connectors, Credentials — provider config; no grant required.

Gotchas

  • Grant-first: All email/calendar/contact data requires a grant_id; fetch grants before user-scoped operations.

Tools in this Server (12)

Nylas Fetch Messages

Fetch email messages for a specified grant ID, essential for applications that handle user correspondence. Use this to display or search email content...

Nylas Fetch Scheduled Messages

Retrieve scheduled email messages for a specific user using their grant_id. Use this tool to access details about email messages that have been schedu...

Nylas List Calendars

Retrieve a list of calendars associated with a specific grant ID, streamlining calendar management within your application. Use this when you need to ...

Nylas List Connectors

List all available connectors configured within your Nylas setup. Ideal for obtaining an overview of different email, calendar, and contact connectors...

Nylas List Contact Groups

Retrieve groups of contacts associated with a specific grant ID, enhancing the organization of contact data. Utilize this for grouping contacts in you...

Nylas List Contacts

Access a list of contacts linked to a specific grant ID to facilitate contact management. Use this when you need to view or sync user contacts within ...

Nylas List Credentials

Fetch credentials for a given connector provider to manage authentication and permissions efficiently. Employ this tool when setting up or verifying c...

Nylas List Drafts

Obtain a list of email drafts for a specific grant ID, useful for handling email composition workflows within your application. Use it when you need t...

Nylas List Events

List all calendar events for a specified grant ID, which is essential for event management operations in applications. Use this to display user events...

Nylas List Folders

Retrieve a list of email folders tied to a specific grant ID, perfect for users managing their inbox within your app. This tool is useful for organizi...

Nylas List Grants

Get a list of all grants within your Nylas account to manage access and permissions across different integrations. Best utilized for auditing or setti...

Nylas List Threads

Access a list of email threads associated with a specific user's grant_id. Use this tool to view entire conversation threads, helping analyze or manag...

Integration Details

Authentication
API Key
One-click sign in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nylas MCP server?

Nylas is a communications API platform that enables developers to integrate email, calendar, and contact functionalities into their applications. Use it to streamline communication features without building complex backend systems. It provides 12 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Nylas to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/nylas. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Nylas provide?

Nylas provides 12 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Nylas require?

Nylas uses API Key or One-click sign in. Nylas requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect Nylas to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/nylas

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol lets AI tools call external capabilities securely through a single URL. This bundle groups tools behind an MCP endpoint that many clients can use.

Use this bundle in 3 steps

  1. Copy the MCP URL above
  2. Open your AI tool and add a new MCP/connector
  3. Paste the URL and follow any auth prompts

Claude Desktop Users

Skip the manual setup! Use the .mcpb file format for one-click installation. Check the Claude Desktop tab for setup instructions.

Pick your tool tab for exact steps

Select ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or another tab for copy-paste config.

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Nylas MCP Server & Skill — 12 Tools