mcp-outlook-desktop
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| outlook_check_statusA | Check Microsoft 365 Outlook authentication and connection status |
| outlook_list_messagesB | List recent emails from an Outlook mail folder (e.g. inbox, sentitems, archive, drafts) |
| outlook_search_messagesC | Search emails across the mailbox using query terms, sender, subject, etc. |
| outlook_get_messageA | Get full details and content of a specific email message by its ID. Content is safely encapsulated. |
| outlook_create_draftA | Create an email draft in Outlook Drafts folder (recommended method for Human-in-the-Loop review) |
| outlook_send_mailA | Send an email through Outlook. Requires confirm_send=True for Human-in-the-Loop safety; otherwise creates a draft. |
| outlook_list_calendar_eventsB | List upcoming calendar events and meetings from Outlook |
| outlook_create_calendar_eventC | Create and schedule a meeting or event in Outlook Calendar |
| outlook_list_foldersA | List all mail folders in the Outlook account with unread and total message counts |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
Tools are mostly distinct: message retrieval, listing, searching, drafting/sending, and calendar events are clearly separated. Minor overlap exists between list_messages and search_messages, and between create_draft and send_mail (send_mail can also create a draft if not confirmed), but descriptions clarify the intent.
All tool names follow the consistent pattern 'outlook_<verb>_<noun>', such as outlook_list_messages, outlook_create_calendar_event, outlook_check_status. This is highly predictable and clear.
With 9 tools covering email reading, searching, drafting/sending, folder management, calendar events, and status checking, the count is well-scoped for an Outlook desktop MCP server. Each tool serves a distinct function without unnecessary redundancy.
The toolset covers core email workflows (list, get, search, draft, send, folders) and calendar operations (list, create), plus connection status. Minor gaps: no update/delete for messages or events, and no calendar event update/delete, but these are less critical for typical automation and the core lifecycle is covered.