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julien-mcp-outlook

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Install Outlook MCP via win32com. Use when user needs Outlook email automation on Windows.

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/data/julien-mcp-outlook/SKILL.md

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MCP Outlook Installer

This skill installs the Outlook MCP server into the current project.

Installation Procedure

When the user asks to install Outlook MCP:

  1. Check for existing .mcp.json in the project root
  2. Merge configuration - Add this server to mcpServers:
{
  "outlook": {
    "command": "${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/outlook-mcp-server/venv/Scripts/python.exe",
    "args": ["${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/outlook-mcp-server/main.py"]
  }
}
  1. If .mcp.json doesn't exist, create it with the full structure:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outlook": {
      "command": "${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/outlook-mcp-server/venv/Scripts/python.exe",
      "args": ["${ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH}/outlook-mcp-server/main.py"]
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables Required

  • ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH: Path to MCP servers folder

Prerequisites

  • Windows with Outlook installed
  • Python with pywin32

Usage After Installation

Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server.

Skill Chaining

  • Input: User request to install Outlook MCP
  • Output: Configured .mcp.json with outlook server
  • Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
  • Chains With: Gmail MCP for multi-provider email

Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
pywin32 errorRun pip install pywin32 in venv
Outlook not foundEnsure Outlook desktop app is installed
Path not foundVerify ONEDRIVE_MCP_PATH environment variable
Permission deniedGrant Outlook access when prompted