Outlook FAQs

Question 1

How does it access my Outlook emails?

Accepted Answer

It accesses your Outlook emails through the Microsoft Graph API. To use it, you need to obtain and configure a valid Microsoft Graph API access token, typically acquired via the Microsoft Graph Explorer after signing in with your Microsoft account.

Question 2

What is the Outlook MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Outlook MCP Server is a backend component that provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface to interact with your Outlook emails. It uses the Microsoft Graph API to enable programmatic access and management of your inbox through MCP-compatible applications.

Question 3

Is this a standalone Outlook email client?

Accepted Answer

No, this is not a standalone email client. It's a server designed to act as an intermediary, translating MCP requests into Microsoft Graph API calls to manage Outlook emails. It requires an MCP-compatible client (like Claude Desktop) to function as part of a larger workflow.

Question 4

How do I set up and use the Outlook MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Setup involves installing dependencies and building the project. You can then run it locally using Stdio Transport or remotely as an HTTP server. After setting up the server, you configure your MCP client with the appropriate server endpoint and provide a Microsoft Graph API access token to authorize email operations.

Question 5

What email management functions can I perform with this server?

Accepted Answer

You can perform a range of actions including listing all emails, retrieving specific email details by ID, searching emails by query, marking emails as read or unread, and deleting emails from your Outlook inbox.

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