aws-ses-mcp MCP Server

@omd01

Basic information

About aws-ses-mcp MCP Server

This is a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that sends emails using AWS SES (Simple Email Service). Perfect for integrating with Cursor or Claude Desktop to compose and send emails directly without copy-pasting. The service supports both plain text and HTML emails with a

aws-ses-mcp MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-ses-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@omd01/aws-ses-mcp",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is aws-ses-mcp?

aws-ses-mcp is a simple MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that sends emails using AWS SES (Simple Email Service). It is designed for integrating with Cursor or Claude Desktop to compose and send emails directly without copy-pasting.

How to use aws-ses-mcp?

Install via Smithery automatically or manually clone, install dependencies, and build. Configure with AWS credentials, region, sender email, and reply-to address either via command-line arguments (for Cursor) or environment variables (for Claude Desktop). Create an email.md file in JSON format, then in Cursor open the file, select the content, press cmd+l (or ctrl+l), and instruct the agent to “send this as an email.” For Claude Desktop, use the MCP config JSON shown in the README.

Key features of aws-ses-mcp

Send plain text and HTML emails
Support for CC and BCC recipients
Configurable reply-to addresses
Customizable sender email (requires AWS SES verification)
Full request/response logging for debugging
Email scheduling capability

Use cases of aws-ses-mcp

Compose and send emails directly from within Cursor
Send emails from Claude Desktop without manual copy-pasting
Automate email sending via MCP tools in an AI assistant workflow
Schedule emails through the server’s built-in scheduling feature

Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are needed to use aws-ses-mcp?

You need an AWS SES account with a verified sender email or domain, AWS credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key) with SES permissions, and Node.js installed on your system.

How do I configure aws-ses-mcp for Cursor?

In Cursor Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server, set the name, type to “command”, and provide the command string including the absolute path to the server, AWS credentials, region, sender, and reply-to email.

How do I configure aws-ses-mcp for Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON entry to your MCP config file with the command, args (absolute path to the server), and environment variables for AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AWS_REGION, SENDER_EMAIL_ADDRESS, and optionally REPLY_TO_EMAIL_ADDRESSES.

What should I do if email sending fails?

Check the console logs for detailed request/response information, verify your AWS credentials and permissions, ensure your sender email is verified in AWS SES, and review the AWS SES console for any bounces or complaints.

Can I send emails to multiple recipients?

Yes, you can include CC and BCC arrays in the email JSON format to send to additional recipients alongside the main “to” address.

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