What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You need a Windows machine with the Outlook desktop app installed, Python with the pywin32 library, and a defined ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH environment variable.

Does this work on macOS or Linux?

No, this skill is specifically designed for Windows environments as it relies on the win32com library and the Outlook desktop application for communication.

How do I activate the Outlook server after installation?

After the skill completes the configuration of your .mcp.json file, simply restart your Claude Code session to activate and load the new MCP server.

Can I use this alongside Gmail automation?

Yes, this skill is designed to chain with other email MCPs, allowing Claude to manage and interact with multiple email providers simultaneously.

What should I do if I get a 'pywin32' error?

Ensure you have run 'pip install pywin32' within your Python virtual environment to enable the necessary Windows COM bridges required for Outlook access.

Outlook Automation MCP Installer

Name: Outlook Automation MCP Installer
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

Productivity & Workflow

Automates the installation and configuration of the Outlook MCP server for Windows-based email workflows within Claude Code.

About

The Outlook MCP Installer skill simplifies the process of integrating Microsoft Outlook with Claude Code on Windows systems. By automatically configuring the .mcp.json file and setting up the win32com bridge, it enables Claude to perform email-related tasks like reading, sending, and managing messages directly through your desktop Outlook client. This skill is essential for users looking to build automated email workflows or leverage their existing Outlook data within an AI-driven development environment, requiring minimal manual setup beyond environment variable configuration.

Key Features

Email automation capability within Claude Code
Seamless Windows win32com integration
Cross-provider compatibility with other email MCPs
Support for localized environment variable paths
0 GitHub stars
Automated .mcp.json configuration and merging

Use Cases

Integrating desktop email capabilities into custom AI developer workflows
Automating routine email responses and report distribution
Searching through Outlook archives for project-specific information

About

Key Features

Email automation capability within Claude Code
Seamless Windows win32com integration
Cross-provider compatibility with other email MCPs
Support for localized environment variable paths
0 GitHub stars
Automated .mcp.json configuration and merging

Use Cases

Integrating desktop email capabilities into custom AI developer workflows
Automating routine email responses and report distribution
Searching through Outlook archives for project-specific information