Buttondown Server

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Enables interaction with the Buttondown newsletter API for managing emails, subscribers, and tags.

by dgalarza

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Enables interaction with the Buttondown newsletter API for managing emails, subscribers, and tags.

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An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for interacting with the Buttondown newsletter API.

Tools

Emails

Tool	Description
`list_emails`	List emails with optional status filter (draft/scheduled/sent)
`get_email`	Get single email details by ID
`create_draft`	Create new draft with markdown content
`update_draft`	Edit existing draft
`send_draft`	Send a draft immediately
`schedule_draft`	Schedule a draft for later
`get_analytics`	Get open/click rates for sent emails

Subscribers

Tool	Description
`list_subscribers`	List subscribers with optional type filter (regular/premium/churned/etc.)
`get_subscriber`	Get subscriber details by ID or email address

Tool	Description
`list_tags`	List all tags in your newsletter
`get_tag`	Get tag details by ID
`create_tag`	Create a new tag with optional color and description
`update_tag`	Update an existing tag
`delete_tag`	Delete a tag (subscribers remain unaffected)

Installation

Claude Code

claude mcp add buttondown -- npx -y buttondown-mcp

Then set your API key:

claude mcp add-json buttondown '{"command":"npx","args":["-y","buttondown-mcp"],"env":{"BUTTONDOWN_API_KEY":"your-api-key"}}'

Manual Configuration

Add to your Claude Code settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buttondown": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "buttondown-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "BUTTONDOWN_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Get your API key from https://buttondown.com/settings/api

License

MIT

from github.com/dgalarza/buttondown-mcp

Install Buttondown Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor

Recommended · one command, every IDE

unyly install buttondown-mcp-server

Installs into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.

First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh

Or configure manually

Run in your terminal:

claude mcp add buttondown-mcp-server -- npx -y buttondown-mcp

FAQ

Is Buttondown Server MCP free?

Yes, Buttondown Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does Buttondown Server need an API key?

No, Buttondown Server runs without API keys or environment variables.

Is Buttondown Server hosted or self-hosted?

A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.

How do I install Buttondown Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open Buttondown Server on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.

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