outlook
Read, search, and manage Outlook emails and calendar via Microsoft Graph API. Use when the user asks about emails, inbox, Outlook, Microsoft mail, calendar events, or scheduling.
Best use case
outlook is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Read, search, and manage Outlook emails and calendar via Microsoft Graph API. Use when the user asks about emails, inbox, Outlook, Microsoft mail, calendar events, or scheduling.
Teams using outlook should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/outlook/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How outlook Compares
| Feature / Agent | outlook | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Read, search, and manage Outlook emails and calendar via Microsoft Graph API. Use when the user asks about emails, inbox, Outlook, Microsoft mail, calendar events, or scheduling.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Outlook Skill
Access Outlook/Hotmail email and calendar via Microsoft Graph API using OAuth2.
## Quick Setup (Automated)
```bash
# Requires: Azure CLI, jq
./scripts/outlook-setup.sh
```
The setup script will:
1. Log you into Azure (device code flow)
2. Create an App Registration automatically
3. Configure API permissions (Mail.ReadWrite, Mail.Send, Calendars.ReadWrite)
4. Guide you through authorization
5. Save credentials to `~/.outlook-mcp/`
## Manual Setup
See `references/setup.md` for step-by-step manual configuration via Azure Portal.
## Usage
### Token Management
```bash
./scripts/outlook-token.sh refresh # Refresh expired token
./scripts/outlook-token.sh test # Test connection
./scripts/outlook-token.sh get # Print access token
```
### Reading Emails
```bash
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh inbox [count] # List latest emails (default: 10)
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh unread [count] # List unread emails
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh search "query" [count] # Search emails
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh from <email> [count] # List emails from sender
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh read <id> # Read email content
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh attachments <id> # List email attachments
```
### Managing Emails
```bash
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh mark-read <id> # Mark as read
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh mark-unread <id> # Mark as unread
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh flag <id> # Flag as important
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh unflag <id> # Remove flag
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh delete <id> # Move to trash
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh archive <id> # Move to archive
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh move <id> <folder> # Move to folder
```
### Sending Emails
```bash
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh send <to> <subj> <body> # Send new email
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh reply <id> "body" # Reply to email
```
### Folders & Stats
```bash
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh folders # List mail folders
./scripts/outlook-mail.sh stats # Inbox statistics
```
## Calendar
### Viewing Events
```bash
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh events [count] # List upcoming events
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh today # Today's events
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh week # This week's events
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh read <id> # Event details
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh calendars # List all calendars
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh free <start> <end> # Check availability
```
### Creating Events
```bash
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh create <subj> <start> <end> [location] # Create event
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh quick <subject> [time] # Quick 1-hour event
```
### Managing Events
```bash
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh update <id> <field> <value> # Update (subject/location/start/end)
./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh delete <id> # Delete event
```
Date format: `YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM` (e.g., `2026-01-26T10:00`)
### Example Output
```bash
$ ./scripts/outlook-mail.sh inbox 3
{
"n": 1,
"subject": "Your weekly digest",
"from": "digest@example.com",
"date": "2026-01-25T15:44",
"read": false,
"id": "icYY6QAIUE26PgAAAA=="
}
{
"n": 2,
"subject": "Meeting reminder",
"from": "calendar@outlook.com",
"date": "2026-01-25T14:06",
"read": true,
"id": "icYY6QAIUE26PQAAAA=="
}
$ ./scripts/outlook-mail.sh read "icYY6QAIUE26PgAAAA=="
{
"subject": "Your weekly digest",
"from": { "name": "Digest", "address": "digest@example.com" },
"to": ["you@hotmail.com"],
"date": "2026-01-25T15:44:00Z",
"body": "Here's what happened this week..."
}
$ ./scripts/outlook-mail.sh stats
{
"folder": "Inbox",
"total": 14098,
"unread": 2955
}
$ ./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh today
{
"n": 1,
"subject": "Team standup",
"start": "2026-01-25T10:00",
"end": "2026-01-25T10:30",
"location": "Teams",
"id": "AAMkAGQ5NzE4YjQ3..."
}
$ ./scripts/outlook-calendar.sh create "Lunch with client" "2026-01-26T13:00" "2026-01-26T14:00" "Restaurant"
{
"status": "event created",
"subject": "Lunch with client",
"start": "2026-01-26T13:00",
"end": "2026-01-26T14:00",
"id": "AAMkAGQ5NzE4YjQ3..."
}
```
## Token Refresh
Access tokens expire after ~1 hour. Refresh with:
```bash
./scripts/outlook-token.sh refresh
```
## Files
- `~/.outlook-mcp/config.json` - Client ID and secret
- `~/.outlook-mcp/credentials.json` - OAuth tokens (access + refresh)
## Permissions
- `Mail.ReadWrite` - Read and modify emails
- `Mail.Send` - Send emails
- `Calendars.ReadWrite` - Read and modify calendar events
- `offline_access` - Refresh tokens (stay logged in)
- `User.Read` - Basic profile info
## Notes
- **Email IDs**: The `id` field shows the last 20 characters of the full message ID. Use this ID with commands like `read`, `mark-read`, `delete`, etc.
- **Numbered results**: Emails are numbered (n: 1, 2, 3...) for easy reference in conversation.
- **Text extraction**: HTML email bodies are automatically converted to plain text.
- **Token expiry**: Access tokens expire after ~1 hour. Run `outlook-token.sh refresh` when you see auth errors.
- **Recent emails**: Commands like `read`, `mark-read`, etc. search the 100 most recent emails for the ID.
## Troubleshooting
**"Token expired"** → Run `outlook-token.sh refresh`
**"Invalid grant"** → Token invalid, re-run setup: `outlook-setup.sh`
**"Insufficient privileges"** → Check app permissions in Azure Portal → API Permissions
**"Message not found"** → The email may be older than 100 messages. Use search to find it first.
**"Folder not found"** → Use exact folder name. Run `folders` to see available folders.
## Supported Accounts
- Personal Microsoft accounts (outlook.com, hotmail.com, live.com)
- Work/School accounts (Microsoft 365) - may require admin consent
## Changelog
### v1.3.0
- Added: **Calendar support** (`outlook-calendar.sh`)
- View events (today, week, upcoming)
- Create/quick-create events
- Update event details (subject, location, time)
- Delete events
- Check availability (free/busy)
- List calendars
- Added: `Calendars.ReadWrite` permission
### v1.2.0
- Added: `mark-unread` - Mark emails as unread
- Added: `flag/unflag` - Flag/unflag emails as important
- Added: `delete` - Move emails to trash
- Added: `archive` - Archive emails
- Added: `move` - Move emails to any folder
- Added: `from` - Filter emails by sender
- Added: `attachments` - List email attachments
- Added: `reply` - Reply to emails
- Improved: `send` - Better error handling and status output
- Improved: `move` - Case-insensitive folder names, shows available folders on error
### v1.1.0
- Fixed: Email IDs now use unique suffixes (last 20 chars)
- Added: Numbered results (n: 1, 2, 3...)
- Improved: HTML bodies converted to plain text
- Added: `to` field in read output
### v1.0.0
- Initial releaseRelated Skills
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