Install MCP configuration for AI assistants (Claude, Cursor, VS Code). One command bridges the gap between your AI assistant and your communication data.
The nylas mcp install command gives AI assistants direct access to your email, calendar, and contacts via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It writes the JSON configuration for Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, or Windsurf so the assistant can send emails, read messages, create events, and manage contacts on your behalf.
The Problem
Your AI assistant is smart, but it can't read your email or check your calendar. Until now.
Quick Start
brew install nylas/nylas-cli/nylas
nylas init
nylas mcp install
Syntax
nylas mcp install [--assistant cursor]
Examples
Interactive setup:
nylas mcp install
Cursor only:
nylas mcp install --assistant cursor
How It Works
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard from Anthropic. It defines how AI assistants discover and call external tools. The Nylas MCP server registers email, calendar, and contact operations as tools â your assistant sees them in its tool palette automatically.
Common Issues
MCP not detected by assistant
Restart the assistant after install. Check config path for your assistant.
Full docs: nylas mcp install reference â all flags, advanced examples, and troubleshooting.
All commands: Nylas CLI Command Reference
Get started: brew install nylas/nylas-cli/nylas â other install methods
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