Mailchimp Mcp Server

What is Mailchimp MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server providing 53 tools for querying and managing your Mailchimp account directly from Claude. It integrates with the Mailchimp Marketing API via raw HTTP calls (not the official client) and is intended for users who want AI-assisted Mailchimp account management.

How to use Mailchimp MCP Server?

Install with pip install mailchimp-mcp-server or run directly with uvx mailchimp-mcp-server. Set the MAILCHIMP_API_KEY environment variable. Optionally set MAILCHIMP_READ_ONLY=true or MAILCHIMP_DRY_RUN=true for safer operation. Add to Claude Desktop via claude_desktop_config.json or to Claude Code via claude mcp add.

Key features of Mailchimp MCP Server

• 53 read and write tools covering the Mailchimp Marketing API
• Campaign management: list, create, schedule, send, duplicate, and delete
• Analytics & reporting: opens, clicks, bounces, domain performance, unsubscribes
• Audience management: browse, search, add, update, unsubscribe, and tag members
• Automation control: list, pause, and start email workflows
• E-commerce data: stores, orders, products, and customers
• Safety modes: read-only and dry-run settings prevent accidental writes

Use cases of Mailchimp MCP Server

• Pull campaign performance reports and subscriber growth trends
• Manage audience contacts: add, update, tag, or unsubscribe members
• Create and schedule new campaign drafts directly from a chat interface
• Monitor automated email workflows and control their status
• Retrieve and analyze e-commerce data from connected stores

FAQ from Mailchimp MCP Server

What runtime and dependencies are required?

Python 3.10+ and a valid Mailchimp API key. The server uses the requests library directly instead of the official Mailchimp Python client.

How can I prevent accidental writes?

Set the environment variable MAILCHIMP_READ_ONLY=true to block all write tools, or set MAILCHIMP_DRY_RUN=true to preview write operations without executing them.

What data does this server access?

All data accessible via the Mailchimp Marketing API, including campaigns, audiences, members, reports, automations, templates, landing pages, and e-commerce data.

How is the API key's datacenter handled?

The datacenter suffix (e.g., us8) is automatically extracted from the Mailchimp API key.

What transport protocol does the server use?

The server uses the standard MCP protocol transport. It is configured via Claude Desktop JSON configuration or Claude Code command-line arguments.