How do I install the mcp outlook tools mcp server?

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MCP Outlook Tools MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that enables AI assistants to interact with Microsoft Outlook for calendar management, email

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Outlook Tools MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that enables AI assistants to interact with Microsoft Outlook for calendar management, email operations, and

What it actually does

📅 Calendar Management
Get calendar items within a date range
Add new appointments with full details
Support for categories and busy status
📧 Email Operations
Send emails with To/CC recipients

Configuration

Windows OS (required for pywin32) - Microsoft Outlook installed and configured - Python 3.10 or higher - MCP-compatible AI assistant (e.g., Claude Desktop)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
add_appointment
get_calendar
send_email

How to install the MCP Outlook Tools MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outlook-tools": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "C:/path/to/mcp-outlook-tools",
        "run",
        "--with-editable",
        ".",
        "-m",
        "outlook_tools.server"
      ],
      "cwd": "C:/path/to/mcp-outlook-tools",
      "env": {
        "PYTHONIOENCODING": "utf-8"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Windows OS (required for pywin32) - Microsoft Outlook installed and configured - Python 3.10 or higher - MCP-compatible AI assistant (e.g., Claude Desktop)

Variable	Description	Required
PYTHONIOENCODING	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Outlook Tools to add appointment.”
“Use MCP Outlook Tools to get calendar.”
“Use MCP Outlook Tools to send email.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that enables AI assistants to interact with Microsoft Outlook for calendar management, email operations, and Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.