Outlook Tools FAQs

Question 1

What are the system requirements for using Outlook Tools?

Accepted Answer

To use Outlook Tools, you need a Windows operating system, Microsoft Outlook installed and configured, Python 3.10 or higher, and an MCP-compatible AI assistant such as Claude Desktop.

Question 2

Is my Outlook data secure when using this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Outlook Tools is designed with security in mind. It accesses your local Outlook installation via the Windows COM interface, does not store any credentials, and requires user confirmation before sending emails, ensuring your privacy and control.

Question 3

Does Outlook Tools support macOS or web-based Outlook?

Accepted Answer

No, due to its dependency on the Windows COM interface for integration, Outlook Tools is currently compatible only with Microsoft Outlook installed on a Windows operating system. It does not support macOS or web versions of Outlook.

Question 4

What is Outlook Tools?

Accepted Answer

Outlook Tools is an AI-driven server implementation that enables AI assistants (like Claude Desktop) to interact directly with Microsoft Outlook for automated calendar management, email operations, and message searching.

Question 5

What specific tasks can Outlook Tools perform for my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

Your AI assistant can use Outlook Tools to add and retrieve calendar appointments, send emails with user confirmation, and efficiently search Outlook messages by date and keyword, including robust support for Japanese text encoding.

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