SmartLead MCP
🚀 Premier Model Context Protocol server for SmartLead cold email marketing automation. Complete API integration with 113 tools for campaign management, lead tracking, deliverability optimization, and analytics. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Wind
What is SmartLead MCP?
SmartLead MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to 🚀 premier model context protocol server for smartlead cold email marketing automation. complete api integration with 113 tools for campaign management, lead tracking, deliverability optimization, and...
🚀 Premier Model Context Protocol server for SmartLead cold email marketing automation. Complete API integration with 113 tools for campaign management, lead tracking, deliverability optimization, and analytics. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Wind
This server falls under the Marketing & SEO category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- 🚀 Premier Model Context Protocol server for SmartLead cold e
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx smartlead-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use SmartLead MCP
SmartLead MCP Server is a comprehensive integration layer between AI assistants and the SmartLead cold email marketing platform, providing 116+ tools for campaign management, lead tracking, email account configuration, deliverability optimization, and analytics. It connects to the SmartLead API using your API key and exposes the full SmartLead feature set — from creating campaigns and importing leads to analyzing bounce rates and managing webhooks — directly through natural language in Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients. Email marketers use it to automate outreach workflows, monitor campaign health, and adjust sequences without logging into the SmartLead dashboard.
Prerequisites
- A SmartLead account with API access (obtain your API key from app.smartlead.ai under Settings)
- Node.js 18+ installed for running via npx
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf
- Optional: set SMARTLEAD_ADVANCED_TOOLS=true to unlock the full extended tool set
Obtain your SmartLead API key
Log in to app.smartlead.ai, navigate to Settings, and copy your API key. Keep this key secure — it grants full access to your SmartLead account.
Run the interactive installer
The SmartLead MCP server ships with a React Ink-powered interactive installer that validates your API key and auto-configures your MCP client. Run it via npx with your API key.
SMARTLEAD_API_KEY=your-key npx smartlead-mcp-by-leadmagic installAdd the server to your MCP client configuration manually (if not using installer)
If you prefer manual configuration, add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json with your API key in the environment variables.
{
"mcpServers": {
"smartlead": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["smartlead-mcp-by-leadmagic"],
"env": {
"SMARTLEAD_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
"SMARTLEAD_ADVANCED_TOOLS": "true"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and verify the tools
Restart Claude Desktop or your preferred client. Over 100 SmartLead tools should appear covering campaigns, leads, email accounts, analytics, webhooks, and more. Test with a basic campaign list query.
SmartLead MCP Examples
Client configuration
Example claude_desktop_config.json entry for SmartLead MCP Server with advanced tools enabled.
{
"mcpServers": {
"smartlead": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["smartlead-mcp-by-leadmagic"],
"env": {
"SMARTLEAD_API_KEY": "your_smartlead_api_key",
"SMARTLEAD_ADVANCED_TOOLS": "true"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for SmartLead email campaign management through your AI assistant.
- "List all my active cold email campaigns and their open rates"
- "Create a new campaign targeting SaaS founders with a 5-step email sequence"
- "Show me the bounce and spam complaint rates for campaign 'Q4 Outreach'"
- "Import the leads from leads.csv and assign them to campaign ID 12345"
- "Check the deliverability score for my sending domain and suggest improvements"Troubleshooting SmartLead MCP
API key validation fails during installer or on first tool call
Verify the API key by logging into app.smartlead.ai and regenerating it under Settings > API. Ensure there are no leading or trailing spaces when pasting the key into your config or the installer prompt.
Advanced tools (e.g. smart delivery, smart senders) are not showing
Set SMARTLEAD_ADVANCED_TOOLS to the string "true" (not a boolean) in your MCP client environment config and restart the client. These tools are hidden by default to reduce clutter.
Rate limit errors when running multiple campaign queries
The MCP server includes built-in rate limiting and auto-retry, but SmartLead's API has per-account limits. Space out bulk operations and avoid running more than a few parallel tool calls simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions about SmartLead MCP
What is SmartLead MCP?
SmartLead MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that 🚀 premier model context protocol server for smartlead cold email marketing automation. complete api integration with 113 tools for campaign management, lead tracking, deliverability optimization, and analytics. works with claude desktop, cursor, wind It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install SmartLead MCP?
Follow the installation instructions on the SmartLead MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with SmartLead MCP?
SmartLead MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is SmartLead MCP free to use?
Yes, SmartLead MCP is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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