// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

OUTLOOK TOOLS

43 tools from the Outlook MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 43 OUTLOOK TOOLS

READ 20 tools

Read outlook_check_availability Check availability for users Read outlook_check_calendar_permissions Check permissions for a calendar Read outlook_download_attachment Download a specific email attachment Read outlook_find_meeting_times Find optimal meeting times for attendees Read outlook_get_busy_times Get busy times for users Read outlook_get_calendar_view Get a view of a calendar for a specific time range Read outlook_get_email Get detailed information about a specific email Read outlook_get_event Get a specific calendar event Read outlook_get_folder_stats Get statistics for a specific folder Read outlook_get_sharepoint_file Fetch a SharePoint file using the same authenticated session as Outlook. Handles sharing links from emails.... Read outlook_list_attachments List all attachments for a specific email Read outlook_list_calendars List available calendars Read outlook_list_emails List emails from Outlook inbox or specified folder Read outlook_list_events List calendar events from Outlook Read outlook_list_folders List all email folders Read outlook_list_sharepoint_files List files in SharePoint sites or OneDrive folders using the same authenticated session Read outlook_scan_attachments Scan emails for large or suspicious attachments Read outlook_search_emails Search emails across all folders with advanced filters for analysis Read outlook_validate_event_datetimes Validate event start and end times Read outlook_resolve_sharepoint_link Resolve SharePoint sharing links from emails to get file metadata without downloading

WRITE 19 tools

Write outlook_categorize_email Apply categories to an email Write outlook_flag_email Flag or unflag an email for follow-up Write outlook_forward_email Forward an existing email to new recipients Write outlook_reply_all Reply to all recipients of an existing email Write outlook_reply_to_email Reply to an existing email Write outlook_add_attachment Add an attachment to an email draft Write outlook_archive_email Archive an email (move to Archive folder) Write outlook_create_draft Create an email draft without sending Write outlook_create_event Create a new calendar event in Outlook with optional Teams meeting integration Write outlook_create_folder Create a new email folder Write outlook_create_recurrence_helper Helper to create a recurring event with simplified inputs Write outlook_create_recurring_event Create a recurring calendar event Write outlook_mark_as_read Mark an email as read or unread Write outlook_move_email Move an email to a different folder Write outlook_rename_folder Rename an existing email folder Write outlook_respond_to_invite Respond to a meeting invitation Write outlook_schedule_online_meeting Schedule an online meeting (Teams/Skype) Write outlook_send_email Send an email through Outlook Write outlook_update_event Update an existing calendar event

DESTRUCTIVE 2 tools

Destructive outlook_delete_email Delete an email (move to Deleted Items or permanently delete) Destructive outlook_delete_event Delete a calendar event

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute outlook_batch_process_emails Perform bulk operations on multiple emails

OTHER 1 tools

Other outlook_build_recurrence_pattern Build a recurrence pattern object

// FAQ

How many tools does the Outlook MCP server have? +

The Outlook MCP server exposes 43 tools across 5 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute, Other.

How do I enforce policies on Outlook tools? +

Route the Outlook server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Outlook tools fall into? +

Outlook tools are categorised as Read (20), Write (19), Destructive (2), Execute (1), Other (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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