# Email

> Send emails, buy forwarding inboxes, manage custom subdomains, and read messages programmatically via x402. USE FOR: - Sending emails (one-off or from custom addresses) - Buying a forwarding inbox (username@stableemail.dev) - Purchasing custom email subdomains (you@yourname.stableemail.dev) - Reading and managing inbox messages programmatically - Setting up catch-all forwarding for subdomains - Managing authorized signers for shared subdomains TRIGGERS: - "send email", "email this to", "notify by email" - "buy inbox", "forwarding address", "email inbox" - "custom domain", "subdomain", "email subdomain" - "read emails", "check inbox", "list messages" - "email address", "disposable email", "temporary email" ALWAYS use `npx agentcash@latest fetch` for stableemail.dev endpoints. IMPORTANT: Use exact endpoint paths from the Quick Reference table below.

- Skill: `merit-systems/email` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add merit-systems/email`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/merit-systems/email/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: merit-systems (https://skillmd.com/u/merit-systems)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/merit-systems/email

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# Email with StableEmail

Send emails, manage inboxes, and run custom subdomains via x402 payments at `https://stableemail.dev`.

## Setup

See [rules/getting-started.md](rules/getting-started.md) for installation and wallet setup.

## Quick Reference

| Task | Endpoint | Price |
|------|----------|-------|
| Send email (shared) | `https://stableemail.dev/api/send` | $0.02 |
| Buy subdomain | `https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/buy` | $5.00 |
| Send from subdomain | `https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/send` | $0.005 |
| Buy inbox | `https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/buy` | $1.00 |
| Send from inbox | `https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/send` | $0.005 |
| Top up inbox (30d) | `https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/topup` | $1.00 |
| Top up inbox (90d) | `https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/topup/quarter` | $2.50 |
| Top up inbox (365d) | `https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/topup/year` | $8.00 |
| List inbox messages | `https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/messages` | $0.001 |
| Read inbox message | `https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/messages/read` | $0.001 |
| Create subdomain inbox | `https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/create` | $0.25 |
| List subdomain messages | `https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/messages` | $0.001 |
| Read subdomain message | `https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/messages/read` | $0.001 |

### Free Management Endpoints

| Task | Endpoint |
|------|----------|
| Subdomain status | `GET https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/status?subdomain=name` |
| Update subdomain | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/update` |
| Manage signers | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/signers` |
| Inbox status | `GET https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/status?username=name` |
| List your inboxes | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/list` |
| Update inbox | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/update` |
| Cancel inbox | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/cancel` |
| Delete message | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/messages/delete` |
| List subdomain inboxes | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/list` |
| Delete subdomain inbox | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/delete` |
| Update subdomain inbox | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/update` |
| Delete subdomain message | `POST https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/messages/delete` |

Free endpoints use SIWX wallet authentication (handled automatically by `npx agentcash@latest fetch`).

## Send an Email

Send from the shared `relay@stableemail.dev` address:

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/send -m POST -b '{
  "to": ["recipient@example.com"],
  "subject": "Hello from x402",
  "html": "<h1>Hi!</h1><p>This email was sent via x402 payments.</p>",
  "text": "Hi! This email was sent via x402 payments.",
  "replyTo": "your-real-email@example.com"
}'
```

**Parameters:**
- `to` — array of recipient emails (required)
- `subject` — email subject (required)
- `html` and/or `text` — email body (at least one required)
- `replyTo` — reply-to address (optional but recommended)
- `attachments` — array of `{content, contentType, filename}` (optional, max 5, base64 encoded, ~3.75MB limit each)

**Attachment example:**
```json
{
  "attachments": [{
    "content": "base64-encoded-content...",
    "contentType": "application/pdf",
    "filename": "report.pdf"
  }]
}
```

For calendar invites, use `contentType: "text/calendar; method=REQUEST"`.

## Forwarding Inbox

Buy `username@stableemail.dev` for $1/month. Emails are forwarded to your real address and/or retained for programmatic access.

### Buy an Inbox

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/buy -m POST -b '{
  "username": "alice",
  "forwardTo": "alice@gmail.com"
}'
```

Omit `forwardTo` to use as a programmatic-only mailbox (retainMessages auto-enabled).

### Send from Inbox

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/send -m POST -b '{
  "username": "alice",
  "to": ["bob@example.com"],
  "subject": "Hello",
  "html": "<p>Hi Bob</p>",
  "text": "Hi Bob"
}'
```

### Top Up Inbox

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/topup -m POST -b '{"username": "alice"}'
```

Anyone can top up any inbox. Top-ups stack. Bulk discounts: 90 days/$2.50 (17% off), 365 days/$8 (34% off).

### Cancel and Refund

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/cancel -m POST -b '{"username": "alice"}'
```

Returns pro-rata USDC refund on-chain automatically.

## Read Inbox Messages

Enable message retention, then read messages programmatically.

### Enable Retention

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/update -m POST -b '{"username": "alice", "retainMessages": true}'
```

### List Messages

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/messages -m POST -b '{"username": "alice", "limit": 20}'
```

### Read a Message

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/inbox/messages/read -m POST -b '{"messageId": "msg_abc123"}'
```

Returns full message with from, to, subject, date, text, html, and attachment download URLs (URLs expire after 1 hour). Message content and attachments are retained for 90 days.

## Custom Subdomains

Buy `yourname.stableemail.dev` for $5 one-time. Send from any address on your subdomain for $0.005/email.

### Buy a Subdomain

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/buy -m POST -b '{"subdomain": "yourname"}'
```

Rules: 3-30 chars, lowercase alphanumeric + hyphens. DNS verification takes ~5 minutes.

### Send from Subdomain

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/send -m POST -b '{
  "from": "support@yourname.stableemail.dev",
  "to": ["customer@example.com"],
  "subject": "Your order confirmation",
  "html": "<p>Thank you for your order!</p>"
}'
```

### Create Subdomain Inboxes

Create per-address inboxes on your subdomain ($0.25 each, max 100 inboxes, 500 messages each):

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/inbox/create -m POST -b '{
  "subdomain": "yourname",
  "localPart": "support",
  "forwardTo": "team@company.com"
}'
```

### Catch-All Forwarding

Forward all unmatched addresses on your subdomain:

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/update -m POST -b '{"subdomain": "yourname", "catchAllForwardTo": "catch-all@company.com"}'
```

### Manage Authorized Signers

Allow other wallets to send from your subdomain:

```bash
npx agentcash@latest fetch https://stableemail.dev/api/subdomain/signers -m POST -b '{"action": "add", "subdomain": "yourname", "walletAddress": "0x..."}'
```

## Images in Emails

Host images on StableUpload or AgentUpload, then reference in HTML:

```html
<img src="https://f.stableupload.dev/abc/photo.png" alt="Photo" />
```

Most email clients strip data URIs — always use hosted URLs.

## Workflows

### Quick Send

- [ ] (Optional) Check balance: `npx agentcash@latest balance`
- [ ] Send email via `/api/send`
- [ ] Confirm delivery via messageId

### Set Up Professional Email

- [ ] Buy subdomain ($5)
- [ ] Wait for DNS verification (~5 min)
- [ ] Create inboxes for team members ($0.25 each)
- [ ] Set up catch-all forwarding
- [ ] Send from custom addresses ($0.005 each)

### Programmatic Mailbox

- [ ] Buy inbox with no forwardTo ($1)
- [ ] Messages are retained automatically (90 days)
- [ ] List and read messages via API ($0.001 each)
- [ ] Delete messages when processed (free)

## Cost Estimation

| Task | Cost |
|------|------|
| Send one email (shared) | $0.02 |
| Send one email (subdomain/inbox) | $0.005 |
| Buy inbox (30 days) | $1.00 |
| Buy inbox (1 year) | $1.00 + $8.00 = $9.00 |
| Buy subdomain + 5 inboxes | $5.00 + $1.25 = $6.25 |
| Read 100 messages | $0.10 |

