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update-mailbox-settings

update-mailbox-settings
Destructive

Update a user's mailbox settings including date/time format, time zone, working hours, and automatic replies. Configure out-of-office messages with scheduled start and end times.

Instructions

Enable, configure, or disable one or more of the following settings as part of a user's mailboxSettings: When updating the preferred date or time format for a user, specify it in respectively, the short date or short time format. When updating the preferred time zone for a user, specify it in the Windows or Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) time zone (also known as Olson time zone) format. You can also further customize the time zone as shown in example 2 below.

šŸ’” TIP: Updates mailbox settings. Common use: configure Out-of-Office (automatic replies). Body example: { automaticRepliesSetting: { status: 'scheduled', scheduledStartDateTime: { dateTime: '2026-03-28T17:00:00', timeZone: 'Eastern Standard Time' }, scheduledEndDateTime: { dateTime: '2026-04-01T08:00:00', timeZone: 'Eastern Standard Time' }, internalReplyMessage: 'I am OOO.', externalReplyMessage: 'I am out of office.' } }. Status values: disabled, alwaysEnabled, scheduled.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes
confirmNoFor destructive operations when the confirm gate is enabled (MS365_MCP_REQUIRE_CONFIRM=true; off by default). Set to true only after the user has explicitly approved this action. When the gate is on, calls without confirm: true return { error: "confirmation_required" } without touching user data.
includeHeadersNoInclude response headers (including ETag) in the response metadata
excludeResponseNoExclude the full response body and only return success or failure indication
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true, so the description is less burdened. It adds formatting details for date/time/timezone and provides an example, but does not disclose what settings are overwritten or other behavioral traits like server-side impact.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is informative but somewhat lengthy due to the tip and example. It is front-loaded with a general statement but includes unnecessary details like 'šŸ’” TIP' and example, which could be shortened.

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

Completeness2/5

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

The description focuses solely on the 'body' parameter content and ignores other parameters (confirm, includeHeaders, excludeResponse). With no output schema and 4 parameters, it fails to explain how to use the confirm gate or get response headers, leaving gaps for an agent.

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?

With 75% schema coverage, the description adds value beyond the schema by explaining formatting constraints for date/time/timezone and giving a complete example for automatic replies, which clarifies the structure of nested objects.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool 'enables, configures, or disables mailbox settings' and lists specific settings (date format, time zone, automatic replies). It provides a concrete example and formatting tips, distinguishing it from the read-only sibling get-mailbox-settings.

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 gives a context tip and example for common use (Out-of-Office), but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., get-mailbox-settings for reading, or other update tools). It implies usage for changing mailbox settings but lacks exclusion guidance.

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

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