MCP Server: AI assistant access for Roundcube mailbox.
Email users can work with their email through Claude, ChatGPT and other AI assistants. The RoundcubePlus MCP Server runs inside Roundcube, there is nothing extra to host, and mail never leaves your servers.
Key Features:
- Inbox search: Find messages by sender, subject, date or text and read full threads.
- Smart drafting: The AI writes replies and forwards as drafts for the user to review.
- Controlled sending: sending is a separate permission, with an hourly limit per user.
- Organize mail: Move, flag, archive or trash messages, and manage folders.
- Contacts: look up, add and update contacts.
- User Control: Pick permissions per app, hide folder, review an activity log and disconnect apps anytime.
Compatibility
- Roundcube 1.6, 1.7
- PHP 8.0 or higher, with the cURL extension
- MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Roundcube support MCP natively?
Standard Roundcube has no MCP server. The RoundcubePlus MCP plugin adds it.
Who pays for AI usage?
Each end user uses their own Claude, ChatGPT or other AI subscription and API keys. The provider pays no AI costs.
Can the AI access other users' mailboxes?
No. Each connection is limited to the mailbox of the user who authorized it.