Accessing and processing email at scale is painful for developers. Reading emails from Gmail or Outlook requires OAuth flows, token management, and API quotas. Handling multiple accounts adds even more overhead. Once emails are retrieved, parsing the HTML to extract useful data like OTPs, confirmation links, or attachments becomes another layer of work. Current tools are built for humans, not for code.

Parsebox is a developer-first API that replaces that complexity with one programmable layer. It lets you instantly create inboxes, receive emails, and get structured JSON containing the data you actually need — like links, tokens, or invoice details. Just clean, ready-to-use data designed for automation, backend workflows, and AI agents.

This makes Parsebox ideal for a wide range of use cases. AI agents can create one-time inboxes to sign up for services, retrieve verification links, and complete flows without needing access to the user’s Gmail. QA teams can build email-based end-to-end tests without relying on fragile scraping or manual inbox access. Automation tools and low-code platforms can extract invoice data or action tokens from emails, even when those emails come from services that don’t offer APIs. And operations teams can build structured workflows around billing, alerts, and support emails that today still live locked inside a traditional inbox.

“I wanted to create a simple tool to map all my subscriptions, but configuring external providers accounts was a pain. With Parsebox, I can just forward all my emails and it will give me an API to work with them. I created a simple subscription management SaaS focusing on just my business logic, not handling email at scale.”

Features

  • Zero-Configuration inboxes:
    Create new email inboxes instantly with a single API call. No OAuth, no server setup, no configuration required.

  • Forward any email:
    Simply forward emails from your existing account to your Parsebox inbox. No need to change your current setup.

  • Multiple inboxes, zero hassle:
    Need separate inboxes for testing, staging, or different features? Create as many as you need in seconds.

  • Smart scrapping:
    Automatically extract OTP codes, confirmation links, invoice details, and attachments without writing a single line of parsing code.

  • Custom JSON schemas:
    Define exactly what data you need and get it in your preferred structure. No more adapting your code to email formats.

  • Prompt based tagging:
    Set up rules in plain language like “tag all emails with PDFs as ‘invoice’”.

  • Webhook and Functions support:
    Get instant notifications when new emails arrive, perfect for real-time applications and automation.

  • Agent-ready architecture:
    Built with AI agents in mind, featuring ephemeral inboxes, auto-expiration, and secure access controls.

FAQ

  • How does Parsebox work?:
    Create an inbox with a single API call, and you’ll get a unique email address. Forward any email to this address, and we’ll process it into clean JSON data instantly. Our AI-powered system automatically extracts relevant information and applies your custom rules.

  • What can I use Parsebox for?:
    Perfect for testing email flows, creating temporary inboxes for AI agents, or setting up multiple email addresses for different features. No configuration required. Great for extracting OTPs, processing invoices, or building automated email workflows.

  • Can AI agents use Parsebox for automated signups?:
    Yes! AI agents can create temporary inboxes to sign up for services, verify accounts, and extract tokens. Once the task is complete, the inbox can be discarded, eliminating the need to store credentials or handle complex email logic.

  • How can QA teams benefit from Parsebox?:
    QA and DevOps teams can use temporary inboxes to test email flows like password resets or signups. They can validate email content and links without any scraping, making end-to-end testing more reliable and maintainable.

  • Can Parsebox integrate with services that don’t have APIs?:
    Absolutely! Automation builders can use Parsebox to receive and extract data from emails sent by services without APIs, such as banks, ERP systems, or legacy SaaS tools. The extracted data can then trigger workflows via webhooks.

  • How can finance teams use Parsebox?:
    Finance and operations teams can centralize invoice processing by forwarding emails to Parsebox. The system automatically parses invoice details like totals, providers, and due dates, and can send the structured data to tools like Airtable, Notion, or internal systems.

  • How can support teams use Parsebox?:
    Support teams can use Parsebox to automatically process and route customer support emails. The system can extract key information like ticket numbers, customer details, and issue descriptions, then route them to the appropriate support channels or trigger automated responses. This helps streamline support workflows and ensures no customer inquiry gets lost in the inbox.

  • Is Parsebox secure?:
    Yes! We use industry-standard encryption and security practices. Each inbox has its own unique address and access controls.