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Categories/Developer Tools/Primitive
Primitive

Primitive

Founded by Ethan Byrd in 2026

Send and receive emails for autonomous agents using developer friendly APIs and webhooks

Pricing model

Free Tier

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use Primitive to send and receive emails directly from your autonomous software agents via an HTTP API. It assigns agents dedicated email addresses and runs hosted JavaScript functions to process every inbound message automatically. You can manage custom domains, automate DKIM and SPF verification, and connect directly to agent runtimes using the Model Context Protocol. The service eliminates the need to configure mail servers or expose SMTP credentials, letting software agents hold threaded conversations with humans and other agents.

What Primitive does

Send transactional emails with file attachments via API callsDeploy JavaScript functions to parse incoming messagesVerify DNS records including DKIM, SPF, and DMARCTrack delivery status and bounces using webhooksConnect email capabilities to coding assistants using MCPGenerate OAuth access tokens for agent authenticationSearch and filter inbox messages programmaticallySend and receive email messages via an HTTPS REST APIProvide managed inbox subdomains with automatic address routingExecute hosted JavaScript functions on every incoming email messageSupport custom domains with automatic DKIM, SPF, and DMARC verificationDeliver threaded conversational replies with a single chat commandIntegrate directly with Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via a built-in MCP serverHandle automatic bounce tracking, spam filtering, and IP reputation management

Pricing breakdown

Pricing model: Free tier, Paid

PlanList price
DeveloperFree
Power$13 / mo
Platinum$299 / mo

Tutorials & Demos

Frequently asked

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