SendGrid MCP by usefulapi
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Send email and read templates, marketing contacts, lists, stats, bounces and unsubscribes.
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- User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
- Our basic checksi3 of 3 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
- UsageiVery new★ –
What you can do with it
We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.
- Connection: Runs in the cloud
- Transport: Streamable HTTP
- Category: Marketing & social media
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 3 of 3 passed
- Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
- Can do 11 things (tools) sendgrid_ping, sendgrid_list_templates, sendgrid_get_template, sendgrid_list_marketing_lists …
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
You need
- Runs in the cloudNothing to install; it connects over the internet
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Works in Claude on the web, desktop and mobile:
- Open Settings → Connectors
- Press Add custom connector
- Paste the address below and press Add
- If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcpRun this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http sendgrid https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"sendgrid": {
"url": "https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"sendgrid": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
ChatGPT connects only to servers on the internet:
- Open ChatGPT on the web → Settings → Connectors (Apps)
- Press Create or Add (some plans need Developer mode under Advanced first)
- Paste the address below, give it a name and save
- If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcpMenu names can differ slightly by plan and over time.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
Tool names and descriptions exactly as the server reported them on Nov 7, 2026. The maker wrote them, not us; we show them as plain text.
sendgrid_pingHealth check — verifies the API key works and returns the scopes (permissions) granted to it. SendGrid: GET /v3/scopes.
sendgrid_list_templatesList your transactional email templates (Dynamic and/or Legacy). Returns { result: [...], _metadata } — use _metadata.next / page_token to paginate. SendGrid: GET /v3/templates.
sendgrid_get_templateGet a single transactional email template by id, including its versions (subject + content). SendGrid: GET /v3/templates/{template_id}.
sendgrid_list_marketing_listsList your Marketing Campaigns contact lists, each with its id, name, and contact_count. Returns { result: [...], _metadata }. SendGrid: GET /v3/marketing/lists.
sendgrid_get_contact_countGet the total number of Marketing Campaigns contacts on your account. Returns { contact_count, billable_count }. SendGrid: GET /v3/marketing/contacts/count.
sendgrid_search_contacts_by_emailLook up marketing contacts by exact email address (a read-only lookup — mutates nothing). Returns { result: { " ": { contact: {...} } } }. SendGrid: POST /v3/marketing/contacts/search/emails.
sendgrid_get_statsGet global email statistics over a date range (delivered, opens, clicks, bounces, spam reports, etc.). Returns an array of { date, stats: [{ metrics: {...} }] }. SendGrid: GET /v3/stats.
sendgrid_list_bouncesList bounced email addresses (the bounce suppression list). Returns an array of { created, email, reason, status }. SendGrid: GET /v3/suppression/bounces.
sendgrid_list_global_unsubscribesList globally-unsubscribed email addresses (the global suppression list). Returns an array of { created, email }. SendGrid: GET /v3/suppression/unsubscribes.
sendgrid_send_mailSENDS A REAL EMAIL immediately via SendGrid. Provide `from_email` and one or more `to` recipients, plus EITHER a subject + content OR a `template_id` (dynamic template ids start with "d-", pass values via dynamic_template_data). Returns { status: "accepted", message_id }. SendGri
sendgrid_add_or_update_contactsUPSERTS marketing contacts (creates new ones, updates existing ones by email) and optionally adds them to lists. This is an ASYNC job — returns { job_id } you can poll. SendGrid: PUT /v3/marketing/contacts.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 8, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain usefulapi.io (the registry checks domain ownership)
- … Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
- … Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
- ✓ Pass
Endpoint responds
Responded in 22 ms (HTTP 200)
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
No sign-in needed
- ✓ Pass
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Read 11 tool descriptions and found no hidden instructions to the AI
Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai
- More stars than 0% of the other 3592 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 97% of the other 3592 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3592 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is SendGrid MCP by usefulapi safe?
It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs in the maker’s cloud. Connect over the internet with nothing to install, but what you send passes through the maker’s servers.
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.36.5) reached the registry today.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.
What can I use instead?
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Alternatives
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README from the maker
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SendGrid MCP by usefulapi
Live endpoint: https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http sendgrid https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": { "sendgrid": { "url": "https://sendgrid.usefulapi.io/mcp" } } }
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your SendGrid credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/sendgrid/
On first connect you'll paste your SendGrid API key (SendGrid → Settings → API Keys). It's validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you — no keys in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
sendgrid_ping | read | Ping (health check) |
sendgrid_list_templates | read | List email templates |
sendgrid_get_template | read | Get email template |
sendgrid_list_marketing_lists | read | List marketing lists |
sendgrid_get_contact_count | read | Get contact count |
sendgrid_search_contacts_by_email | read | Search contacts by email |
sendgrid_get_stats | read | Get email stats |
sendgrid_list_bounces | read | List bounces |
sendgrid_list_global_unsubscribes | read | List global unsubscribes |
sendgrid_send_mail | write | Send email |
sendgrid_add_or_update_contacts | write | Add or update marketing contacts |
sendgrid_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
sendgrid_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
sendgrid_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
sendgrid_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per user) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
\*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to support@usefulapi.io.
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with sendgrid_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with sendgrid_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running sendgrid_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.