Resend vs SendGrid for Claude Code
Verdict
Resend is far better supported. It has an official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with an MCP server and 5 skills (5/5), including React Email. For SendGrid we found no plugin and no official sending MCP; Twilio’s official MCP only searches docs, SendGrid’s included (2/5). Claude Code can send and manage email with Resend directly.
| Resend | SendGrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code fit | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Claude Code plugin | Yes | No |
| In Anthropic marketplace | Yes | No |
| MCP server | Yes | Docs-only |
| Skills | Yes · 5 | Unknown |
| Category | Email & SMS | Email & SMS |
| Setup | /plugin install resend@claude-plugins-official | No official command |
Resend with Claude Code
Agent skills for working with Resend to send and receive emails — email API integration, agent inbox, CLI, React Email components, and deliverability best practices. Includes the Resend MCP server.
Sources
- ↗ https://claude.com/marketplace/plugins
- ↗ https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/blob/main/.claude-plugin/marketplace.json
- ↗ https://resend.com
- ↗ https://github.com/resend/resend-skills
SendGrid with Claude Code
Twilio's official MCP only searches docs (incl. SendGrid); no official sending MCP
Sources
- ↗ https://www.twilio.com/docs/ai/mcp
- ↗ https://www.twilio.com/en-us/blog/developers/community/build-a-sendgrid-mcp-server-for-ai-email-workflows
Frequently asked questions
Resend is far better supported. It has an official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with an MCP server and 5 skills (5/5), including React Email. For SendGrid we found no plugin and no official sending MCP; Twilio’s official MCP only searches docs, SendGrid’s included (2/5). Claude Code can send and manage email with Resend directly.