agentmail

Manage a dedicated email inbox for sending, receiving, and handling conversations.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus --skill agentmail-nelohenriq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agentmail
Source: https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus/tree/main/optional-skills/email/agentmail
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nelohenriq/hermes-agent-plus --skill agentmail-nelohenriq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Give the agent its own dedicated email inbox via AgentMail to send, receive, and manage email autonomously using agent-owned addresses (e.g. [email protected]).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent-owned inbox: create dedicated inboxes, send emails on behalf of the agent, and read incoming messages.
  • Conversation management: track threads, read replies, and respond automatically as part of the agent's workflow.
  • Autonomous identity: use a distinct agent identity for onboarding, service signups, and communications while not accessing the user's personal mailbox.
  • MCP integration: configured via the Hermes MCP server to expose tools for inbox management and message operations.

Quick Start

Retrieve an AgentMail API key, configure the MCP server in ~/.hermes/config.yaml with the key, restart Hermes, and the AgentMail tools become available.

Frequently Asked Questions about agentmail

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I give an autonomous agent its own email inbox?

You can give an autonomous agent a dedicated email inbox by using AgentMail to create agent-owned addresses, enabling the agent to send, receive, and manage email conversations autonomously without accessing your personal mailbox.

Can an agent verify account signups using a dedicated email address?

Yes, an agent can use a dedicated email address to verify account signups. AgentMail allows agents to own a distinct identity for onboarding and service signups, reading incoming verification messages autonomously.

What do I need to run the AgentMail MCP server?

To run the AgentMail MCP server, you need an AgentMail API key and Node.js version 18 or higher. You must configure the server within your Hermes MCP configuration to expose the inbox management tools.

How do I configure agent email integration in Hermes?

To configure agent email integration in Hermes, retrieve your AgentMail API key, add the MCP server configuration to your ~/.hermes/config.yaml file, and restart Hermes to make the email inbox tools available.

How does an agent handle email conversations autonomously?

An agent handles email conversations autonomously by using AgentMail to track threads, read incoming replies, and respond automatically. This conversation management is integrated directly into the agent's workflow via MCP.