thunderbird-cli
Rank #9,386io.github.vitalio-sh/thunderbird-cli
Give AI agents full read/write email access via Mozilla Thunderbird. Zero credentials.
What you can do with thunderbird-cli
thunderbird-cli is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by vitalio-sh. It ranks #9,386 of 167,945 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 66 GitHub stars. thunderbird-cli is listed across 4 registries — Official MCP, Glama, PulseMCP and mcp.so, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Apr 8, 2026 and most recently updated on Apr 18, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What thunderbird-cli can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using thunderbird-cli
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- TB_BRIDGE_HOST · optional
- TB_BRIDGE_PORT · optional
Connect thunderbird-cli and confirm it works
claude mcp add thunderbird-cli -e "TB_BRIDGE_HOST=<your TB_BRIDGE_HOST>" -e "TB_BRIDGE_PORT=<your TB_BRIDGE_PORT>" -- npx -y thunderbird-cli-mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.thunderbird-cli]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "thunderbird-cli-mcp"]
[mcp_servers.thunderbird-cli.env]
TB_BRIDGE_HOST = "<your TB_BRIDGE_HOST>"
TB_BRIDGE_PORT = "<your TB_BRIDGE_PORT>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"thunderbird-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"thunderbird-cli-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TB_BRIDGE_HOST": "<your TB_BRIDGE_HOST>",
"TB_BRIDGE_PORT": "<your TB_BRIDGE_PORT>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"thunderbird-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"thunderbird-cli-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TB_BRIDGE_HOST": "<your TB_BRIDGE_HOST>",
"TB_BRIDGE_PORT": "<your TB_BRIDGE_PORT>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"thunderbird-cli": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"thunderbird-cli-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TB_BRIDGE_HOST": "<your TB_BRIDGE_HOST>",
"TB_BRIDGE_PORT": "<your TB_BRIDGE_PORT>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"thunderbird-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"thunderbird-cli-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TB_BRIDGE_HOST": "<your TB_BRIDGE_HOST>",
"TB_BRIDGE_PORT": "<your TB_BRIDGE_PORT>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"thunderbird-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"thunderbird-cli-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TB_BRIDGE_HOST": "<your TB_BRIDGE_HOST>",
"TB_BRIDGE_PORT": "<your TB_BRIDGE_PORT>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for thunderbird-cliyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Apr 8, 2026
- Latest version published
- Apr 18, 2026
- Version history
- 1 version tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Nov 3, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
- mcp.so ↗listed since Oct 17, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain thunderbird-cli? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (1)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.0.2 | Apr 18, 2026 |
Ranks ahead of 158,559 of 167,945 servers on MCP Toplist.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains thunderbird-cli?
- thunderbird-cli is maintained by vitalio-sh, which publishes 2 MCP servers (1 total version) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is thunderbird-cli listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — thunderbird-cli is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama, PulseMCP and mcp.so.
- How many versions does thunderbird-cli have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of thunderbird-cli, most recently published on Apr 18, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for thunderbird-cli?
- The source code for thunderbird-cli is hosted at github.com/vitalio-sh/thunderbird-cli.
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