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Guides, deep dives, and ideas on building with email-first AI agents.

Don't put the LLM in your backend

Don't put the LLM in your backend

Bundling the LLM call into your AI product's backend looks like a feature. It's actually a bottleneck — on debugging, on model upgrades, on your support load. Why we ripped ours out and what replaced it.

2026-05-23
ai
infrastructure
product-design
webhooks
llm
MyAgentMail vs Unipile — Comparison

MyAgentMail vs Unipile — Comparison

Unipile and MyAgentMail both let AI agents send LinkedIn messages and connection requests. Honest comparison of pricing, features, multi-channel coverage, and developer experience.

2026-05-02
comparison
unipile
linkedin-api
messaging-api
MyAgentMail vs Resend — Comparison

MyAgentMail vs Resend — Comparison

Resend is excellent for transactional email from human-built apps. MyAgentMail is built for AI agents that need real two-way email + LinkedIn outreach. Honest comparison of pricing, features, and fit.

2026-05-02
comparison
resend
email-api
transactional-email
MyAgentMail vs Postmark — Comparison

MyAgentMail vs Postmark — Comparison

Postmark is the gold standard for transactional email deliverability. MyAgentMail is built around AI agents that need real two-way email + LinkedIn outreach. Here's how to pick.

2026-05-02
comparison
postmark
email-api
transactional-email
Agent Experience: Developer Experience for the AI-Integration Era

Agent Experience: Developer Experience for the AI-Integration Era

Developer experience is being renamed. The reader at integration time is increasingly an agent, not a human. Here's the playbook we used to redesign MyAgentMail's docs around that — llms.txt, paired HTML + markdown API reference, SKILL.md, MCP server, a CLI with Stripe-style browser pairing, and error messages written for the LLM that's about to read them.

2026-04-29
developer-experience
agent-experience
ai-agents
documentation
mcp
cli
llms-txt
Build an Intent-Based LinkedIn Outreach System in an Afternoon

Build an Intent-Based LinkedIn Outreach System in an Afternoon

Step-by-step tutorial: clone our open-source starter, connect a LinkedIn account, set up keyword + engagement + watchlist signals, and ship an end-to-end outreach agent that fires only on real buying intent. Built on myagentmail.

2026-04-28
tutorial
linkedin
intent-signals
outreach
ai-agents
automation
MyAgentMail vs Cloudflare Email for Agents — Comparison

MyAgentMail vs Cloudflare Email for Agents — Comparison

Cloudflare launched Email for Agents in April 2026. How does it compare to MyAgentMail? Feature-by-feature breakdown covering pricing, protocols, lock-in, and multi-tenancy.

2026-04-17
comparison
cloudflare
email-api
MyAgentMail vs AgentMail — Comparison

MyAgentMail vs AgentMail — Comparison

MyAgentMail and AgentMail (agentmail.to) both provide email APIs for AI agents. Here's a detailed feature and pricing comparison to help you choose.

2026-04-17
comparison
agentmail
email-api
Building a Cold Outreach Agent with myagentmail

Building a Cold Outreach Agent with myagentmail

A step-by-step tutorial for building an AI-powered cold outreach agent. Source leads, send personalized emails, track replies, and automate follow-ups using myagentmail's API.

2026-04-12
tutorial
cold-outreach
sales
automation
ai-agents
Custom Domains for Agent Email: Setup Guide and Best Practices

Custom Domains for Agent Email: Setup Guide and Best Practices

A practical guide to setting up custom domains for AI agent email. Why custom domains matter for deliverability, step-by-step DNS configuration, the alias model, and how to avoid common mistakes.

2026-04-08
custom-domains
dns
deliverability
setup-guide
email
WebSocket vs Webhooks for Agent Email: When to Use Each

WebSocket vs Webhooks for Agent Email: When to Use Each

A decision guide for agent builders choosing between WebSocket and webhook delivery for inbound email. Understand the tradeoffs in latency, durability, infrastructure requirements, and when to use both together.

2026-04-05
websocket
webhooks
architecture
real-time
email-api
Email as Identity for AI Agents

Email as Identity for AI Agents

Email addresses aren't just for communication — they're the universal identity layer of the internet. For AI agents, a stable email identity unlocks service sign-ups, 2FA, reputation building, and persistent relationships.

2026-04-03
identity
ai-agents
email
thought-leadership
reputation
Multi-Tenant Email for SaaS Platforms: Giving Every Customer Their Own Inbox

Multi-Tenant Email for SaaS Platforms: Giving Every Customer Their Own Inbox

How to architect multi-tenant email for SaaS platforms using workspaces. Isolated inboxes, scoped API keys, and billing separation — without building email infrastructure from scratch.

2026-04-01
multi-tenant
saas
workspaces
email-api
architecture
Why Gmail Doesn't Work for AI Agents

Why Gmail Doesn't Work for AI Agents

Google bans automated access, enforces aggressive rate limits, and locks accounts without warning. Here's why Gmail is a liability for AI agent email — and what to use instead.

2026-03-29
gmail
ai-agents
email
google
compliance
Handling 2FA Verification Codes in AI Agent Workflows

Handling 2FA Verification Codes in AI Agent Workflows

How to build the inline 2FA code pattern for AI agents using WebSocket email streaming. Your agent signs up for a service, receives the verification code in real time, and completes the flow — all in one seamless sequence.

2026-03-26
2fa
verification
websocket
tutorial
ai-agents
Email Deliverability for AI Agents: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and Domain Warming

Email Deliverability for AI Agents: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and Domain Warming

A practical guide to email deliverability for AI agent builders. Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work, how to warm a new domain, and why agent-sent email can actually have better deliverability than marketing campaigns.

2026-03-22
deliverability
email
dns
spf
dkim
dmarc
domain-warming
Best Email API for AI Agents in 2026

Best Email API for AI Agents in 2026

A practical comparison of email APIs for AI agent builders. We evaluate Resend, SendGrid, Postmark, and agent-native platforms on the criteria that actually matter: two-way messaging, real-time delivery, multi-tenancy, and IMAP support.

2026-03-18
comparison
email-api
ai-agents
infrastructure
Why AI Agents Need Their Own Email Addresses

Why AI Agents Need Their Own Email Addresses

Email is the universal protocol for the internet. If your AI agent can't send and receive email, it's cut off from the real world. Here's why agents need dedicated inboxes — and why existing solutions fall short.

2026-03-15
ai-agents
email
infrastructure
agent-architecture