Create a Smart Email Agent with Zapier AI and MCP Server on Cursor

Setting Up Your Environment

First, download and install the Cursor application on your desktop to get started with building your AI-powered email agent.

Connecting Zapier AI with Cursor via MCP

Create a Zapier account and search for “connect MCP” within Cursor. Copy the provided code snippet to link Zapier and Cursor seamlessly.

Configuring MCP Server in Cursor

In Cursor, navigate to the left pane and click on MCP. Then, add a new global MCP Server by pasting the copied code from Zapier and saving the configuration.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Zapier MCP": {
      "url": "Add your URL here"
    }
  }
}

Defining and Managing Actions in Zapier

On Zapier’s action page, go to 'My Actions' and edit the MCP actions. Choose the desired actions that the MCP server should perform, such as reading, searching, or sending emails.

Providing Permissions and Refreshing

Grant access permissions for these actions by linking your Google account. Refresh the MCP server in Cursor to update and view the newly added actions.

Using the AI Agent

Interact with the Cursor chat by typing commands corresponding to the added MCP actions. For example, you can instruct the agent to send an email automatically.

Benefits of the Integration

By integrating MCP with Zapier AI and Cursor, you create a unified protocol-based email agent that automates your email tasks. This setup enhances efficiency, speeds up response times, and simplifies your communication workflow without complex coding.

Keep improving your MCP triggers and Zapier workflows to continuously optimize your email management experience.