SendGrid MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server for SendGrid email delivery and marketing automation.
Problem Statement
AI applications needed a standardized way to interact with SendGrid's email delivery and marketing platform through MCP, enabling automated email campaigns and transactional email management.
Solution Approach
We developed an MCP server that provides comprehensive SendGrid functionality:
- Email sending (transactional and marketing)
- Template management
- Contact list management
- Campaign creation and tracking
- Webhook handling
- Analytics and reporting
Technologies Used
- Python 3.11+ - Core language
- FastAPI - MCP server framework
- SendGrid Python SDK - Official SendGrid API client
- MCP Protocol - Model Context Protocol
Key Achievements
- ✅ Full SendGrid API coverage
- ✅ Template management system
- ✅ Campaign automation
- ✅ Webhook signature verification
- ✅ Analytics integration
Impact
Enables AI applications to:
- Send transactional emails
- Manage marketing campaigns
- Track email performance
- Automate email workflows
- Handle webhook events
Lessons Learned
- Email delivery requires careful error handling
- Template management simplifies campaign creation
- Webhook security is critical
- Analytics provide valuable insights