mail-index
Local-first, read-only MCP server for recall over your Gmail: search, contacts, threads, digests.
No outside reports on file
mail-index connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (mail-index)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y mail-indexAbout Mail Index
Mail Index is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Communication: Local-first, read-only MCP server for recall over your Gmail: search, contacts, threads, digests.
It is published on npm as mail-index and hosted on GitHub at unsoldgroup/mail-index. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
npm command
npx -y mail-indexMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"mail-index": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mail-index"
]
}
}
}Why this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Security reports
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).
Risks to watch for
- External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mail-index). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Mail Index?
Run npx -y mail-index in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/unsoldgroup/mail-index.
Are there security reports about Mail Index?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Mail Index currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is Mail Index actively maintained?
We do not have star or download counts on file for Mail Index yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/unsoldgroup/mail-index before relying on it.
What are alternatives to Mail Index?
You can compare Mail Index side by side with other Gmail, Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- unsoldgroup
- Source code
- github.com/unsoldgroup/mail-index
- Install command
- npm install mail-index
- Est. context load
- ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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