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outlook-bridge

MCP 服务器,让 Claude 在 Outlook 经典版(Windows,通过 COM)中搜索和阅读邮件 — list_folders、search_mail、read_mail、get_thread、read_attachment。完整设计见 docs/superpowers/specs/2026-08-24-outlook-bridge-design.md,实施计划见 docs/superpowers/plans/2026-08-24-outlook-bridge-a.md。

只读 — 没有写入工具

此服务器没有 send_mail、delete_mail、move_mail、mark_as_read,也没有任何修改/删除/发送邮件的工具。Win32MailStore 中没有任何方法调用 .Send()、.Save()、.Delete()、.Move()、.MarkAsRead(),或给任何 Outlook 属性赋值。唯一例外:read_attachment 将附件写入服务器自行创建的临时目录(tempfile.TemporaryDirectory)以提取文本,然后立即删除该目录 — SaveAsFile 是一个读取 API,不会修改 Outlook 中的任何内容。

Related MCP server: outlook-mcp

在 Linux 上运行(开发机)— FakeMailStore

不需要 Outlook,不需要 Windows。FakeMailStore 加载一个 YAML fixture(约 50 封合成邮件:多个文件夹、多个存储、对话线程、各种类型的附件、越南语邮件、长正文邮件、空邮件、非邮件项目),并实现与 Win32MailStore 相同的 MailStore 接口。

python -m venv .venv
.venv/bin/pip install -e ".[dev]"

# Chạy server với store giả (không cần Outlook)
OUTLOOK_BRIDGE_FAKE=1 OUTLOOK_BRIDGE_FIXTURE=tests/fixtures/mailbox.yaml \
  .venv/bin/python server.py

运行测试

Linux(大部分逻辑 — 纯 Python + FakeMailStore):

.venv/bin/pytest

Windows(两个存储共用的契约测试套件 — 这是证明 Win32MailStore 真正与 FakeMailStore 行为一致、而不仅仅是"能跑"的唯一方式):

set OUTLOOK_BRIDGE_CONTRACT_WIN32=1
.venv\Scripts\pytest tests/contract -v

该套件中有几个用例在真实邮箱上有意 SKIP(数据只存在于 FakeMailStore 的 fixture 中)— 在把某个 SKIP 视为问题迹象之前,请先查看 docs/WINDOWS-RUNBOOK.md 中的"有意 SKIP 的测试"一节。

参见 docs/INSTALL-windows.md 了解在 Windows 上安装和注册 MCP 服务器的方法,以及 docs/WINDOWS-RUNBOOK.md 了解第一次坐在真实 Windows 机器前需要做的事情的流程。

环境诊断 — doctor.py

python doctor.py            # trên Linux: báo "không phải Windows", degrade an toàn
python doctor.py --verbose  # trên Windows: thêm chi tiết root.Name, cây folder, giá trị raw

结果

含义

操作

com_ok: True,inbox_count 返回数字

COM 通道正常

可以注册 MCP 服务器

com_ok: False + 提到 New Outlook / GPO

该机器上无法使用此架构

停止 — 没有备选方案(见下方风险 R2)

com_ok: True,index_ok: False

仍可使用,但按正文内容搜索会自动回退为顺序遍历(较慢,结果中会有警告)

正常使用

两个尚未有人解决的风险(spec §13)

R2 — New Outlook 将逐渐取代 Outlook 经典版,COM 也随之消失。 Microsoft 正在强制迁移用户到 New Outlook,后者不注册 COM 服务器(发生这种情况时 doctor.py 会报告 com_ok: False)。这是有保质期的东西,不是可以修补的 bug。当它发生时唯一的出路是在 Microsoft Graph API 基础上重写 Win32MailStore — 项目的架构(所有 COM 细节只存在于两个文件中,win32_store.py 和 doctor.py)将损失限制在重写这两个文件上,而不是整个系统。

R3 — 公司内部邮件内容经过 Anthropic 的 API。 COM 完全在本地运行(没有任何数据离开机器来读取邮件),但为了让 Claude 基于邮件内容回答,这些内容必须发送到 API。这是使用 AI 助手阅读邮件的固有取舍 — 没有哪个服务器能替你解决这个问题。

唯一的控制措施:config.toml 中的 folder_allowlist。将其设置为具体文件夹列表(store-qualified,例如 "Mailbox - Nguyen Van A/Inbox"),以限制此服务器能看到的邮件范围 — allowlist 之外的邮件不能被任何工具通过任何调用路径读取(搜索、按 id 读取、读取线程、下载附件),即使对话线程跨越 allowlist 边界也是如此。

匹配是精确匹配,不是前缀匹配。 允许 "Inbox" 不会连带允许 "Inbox/Bao cao" — 每个要允许的文件夹都必须单独列出。这是有意的设计选择,不是限制:前缀式 allowlist 很容易意外放行配置者没想到的敏感子文件夹。如果未配置 folder_allowlist(默认,空列表),邮箱中的所有文件夹都可读取 — 在将此服务器指向真实公司邮箱之前,请先配置它。参见 docs/WINDOWS-RUNBOOK.md 步骤 2,了解如何从 list_folders 获取正确的 store-qualified 文件夹名称。

如果需要进一步收紧:将 folder_allowlist 缩小到几个具体文件夹,或者 — 如果仍然不够 — 考虑只返回元数据 + 摘要而不是完整邮件内容(目前还没有工具做这件事;需要一个新工具)。

Available Tools

5 tools
get_threadA

Lấy toàn bộ mail trong cùng luồng hội thoại, sắp từ cũ tới mới.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo
mail_idYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral burden. It usefully discloses the sorting order (old to new) and the scope ('all emails in the thread'). However, it does not explain how the 'limit' parameter interacts with 'toàn bộ' (all), nor does it mention pagination, auth, or response shape.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single focused sentence with no filler. It front-loads the primary action and scope, and the sorting detail adds useful information without bloating the text.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

This is a relatively simple two-parameter tool with an output schema, so the description does not need to detail return values. Still, the meaning of 'limit', the potential conflict with 'all', and the absence of any usage boundaries leave a few gaps that an agent would have to infer.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description needs to clarify parameters, but it never mentions mail_id or limit. The phrase 'same conversation thread' indirectly implies the role of mail_id, but no direct mapping or additional meaning is provided for either parameter.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('get') and a well-defined resource ('all emails in the same conversation thread'), and clarifies the ordering (old to new). This distinguishes it from siblings like read_mail, which targets a single message, and search_mail, which searches across mail.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies the use case: you call this when you need the full thread associated with a mail, rather than one individual message. However, it does not explicitly name alternatives or say when not to use it, so the guidance remains implicit rather than prescriptive.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_foldersA

Liệt kê cây folder của Outlook kèm số item và số mail chưa đọc.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It does disclose meaningful return context by saying the folder tree includes item counts and unread mail counts. It does not explicitly state read-only behavior or access prerequisites, but for a parameterless list operation this is a moderate rather than severe gap.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, tight sentence with the action and resource up front, followed by the two useful counts. There is no filler or repetition of the tool name.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a parameterless listing tool with an output schema, the description covers the essential behavior: it returns the Outlook folder tree with item and unread counts. It is slightly incomplete in not stating the scope of the tree (e.g., all folders vs. accessible folders) or any access caveats, but the output schema likely fills in return details.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. There are no parameter semantics to explain, and the description appropriately focuses on what the tool returns rather than input details.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description names a specific verb and resource: listing the Outlook folder tree, and additionally specifies the included data (item count and unread mail count). This clearly separates it from siblings like read_mail, search_mail, get_thread, and read_attachment, which all operate on individual messages rather than the folder hierarchy.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies use when an agent needs an overview of Outlook folders and their counts, and the sibling tools are clearly message-oriented, so the intended context is reasonably inferable. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives or provide any exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

read_attachmentA

Trích text từ một tệp đính kèm. ref là tên tệp hoặc chỉ số từ read_mail. Hỗ trợ txt/csv/md/json/xml/pdf/xlsx/docx.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refYes
mail_idYes
max_charsNo

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the behavioral burden. It states that the tool extracts text and supports specific formats, which is useful. However, it does not mention truncation via max_chars or behavior for unsupported attachment types, leaving some important behavioral gaps.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is concise and front-loaded with the core action, followed by ref semantics and supported formats. Every sentence adds useful information with no redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

This is a simple tool with an output schema, and the description covers the core purpose, ref semantics, and supported formats. It is adequate, but missing clarification about mail_id provenance and max_chars behavior leaves room for agent misinterpretation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It usefully explains `ref` as a filename or index from read_mail. However, `mail_id` and `max_chars` are not described at all; their meanings are only inferable from the parameter names and default value.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb and resource: 'Trích text từ một tệp đính kèm' (extract text from an attachment). This clearly differentiates it from sibling tools like read_mail, get_thread, list_folders, and search_mail, none of which target attachments.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives clear workflow context by stating that `ref` is a filename or index from read_mail, which tells the agent how the tool relates to a sibling. It does not explicitly list when not to use it, but the attachment-specific purpose makes the appropriate use case clear.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

read_mailA

Đọc nội dung đầy đủ của 1-10 mail theo handle từ search_mail. Liệt kê tên tệp đính kèm nhưng KHÔNG đọc nội dung tệp — dùng read_attachment cho việc đó.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idsYes
max_body_charsNo

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It transparently states the operation, the 1-10 email limit, and the boundary that attachment filenames are listed but file contents are not read. However, it omits the effect of max_body_chars on body truncation, which is relevant given the claim of reading 'full' content.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by a critical negative behavior and the correct alternative. Every sentence earns its place and there is no fluff.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool has an output schema, so return values need not be described. The description covers the operation, input source, count limit, and attachment-handling boundary. The main gap is the undocumented behavior of max_body_chars, but the overall context is sufficient for safe invocation in most cases.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It usefully clarifies that ids are handles from search_mail and that 1-10 emails are supported, but it says nothing about max_body_chars, its default, or its truncation behavior. The description partially compensates for the missing schema descriptions but not fully.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description names a specific verb ('Đọc nội dung đầy đủ'), a precise resource (1-10 emails), and a clear source for those emails ('theo handle từ search_mail'). It also distinguishes itself from read_attachment by stating that it only lists attachment names and does not read file contents.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description clearly states when to use the tool — after search_mail, to read full email content — and explicitly directs the agent to read_attachment for attachment contents. It does not contrast against get_thread or list_folders, so the guidance is strong but not exhaustive across all siblings.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_mailA

Tìm mail. Trả danh sách gọn kèm handle (h1, h2...) để dùng cho read_mail. query tìm trong nội dung mail; folder="*" tìm mọi folder. Ngày theo định dạng YYYY-MM-DD.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo
queryNo
sinceNo
untilNo
folderNo
offsetNo
senderNo
subjectNo
unread_onlyNo
flagged_onlyNo
has_attachmentsNo

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the disclosure burden. It reveals the compact list output, handle semantics, query scope, folder wildcard, and date format. However, it does not mention matching behavior, sorting, pagination semantics, or side-effect/safety profile; the disclosure is useful but partial.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three short, purposeful sentences. The main purpose is front-loaded, the output/handle chain is stated next, and the parameter/date notes are dense but non-redundant.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description gives enough to start using the tool: output shape, handle purpose, folder wildcard, and date format. But with 11 parameters and no annotations, important semantics (limit/offset, sender/subject matching, boolean filters) are left to inference; the tool is functional but not fully specified.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0% across 11 parameters, so the description must compensate. It adds meaning for query, folder (including '*' wildcard), and since/until date format, but leaves sender, subject, unread_only, flagged_only, has_attachments, limit, and offset without behavioral clarification beyond their names.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description starts with 'Tìm mail' (search mail), then states the output ('danh sách gọn kèm handle') and the downstream use (read_mail). This is a specific verb-plus-resource statement that clearly separates search_mail from siblings like read_mail, get_thread, and list_folders.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives concrete usage cues: query searches mail content, folder='*' searches all folders, dates use YYYY-MM-DD, and returned handles feed read_mail. It stops short of naming when not to use search_mail or explicitly comparing alternatives, so it is not a full 5.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 5 tool updatesv0.1.0
    • First observedget_thread
    • First observedlist_folders
    • First observedread_attachment
    • First observedread_mail
    • First observedsearch_mail

TDQS

A4.2/5.0

Scored across 5 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct aspect: thread retrieval, attachment extraction, individual mail reading, folder listing, and search. No two tools overlap in purpose, and the descriptions clarify the boundaries (e.g., read_mail vs get_thread).

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case: get_thread, read_attachment, read_mail, list_folders, search_mail. The verbs are specific and predictable.

Tool Count5/5

Five tools is well-scoped for an email read/search bridge. Each tool serves a clear, non-redundant function in the core workflow of finding and reading emails with attachments.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface covers the full read/search lifecycle: search returns handles, read_mail consumes them, get_thread expands conversations, list_folders scopes searches, and read_attachment handles file content. No obvious missing operations for the apparent read-only purpose.

Maintenance

ActivitySlowing
ResponsivenessNo issues

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