What is Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP Server?
The Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP Server is a tool designed for scheduling meetings in Microsoft Outlook using the Microsoft Graph API. It allows users to create calendar events, including events with attendees, and integrates with other MCP servers to enhance workflow.
How to use Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to set up the Microsoft Graph API, register an application, and configure the necessary permissions. You can run the server locally using Node.js, Docker, or NPX commands.
Key features of Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP Server?
- Find a person's email address by their name.
- Create calendar events with or without attendees.
- Integration with other MCP servers for enhanced functionality.
Use cases of Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP Server?
- Scheduling meetings based on GitHub issues or pull requests.
- Finding colleagues' email addresses for meeting invitations.
- Creating calendar events with detailed agendas and multiple attendees.
FAQ from Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP Server?
- Can I use this server without Microsoft Graph API?
No, the server requires Microsoft Graph API for functionality.
- Is there a cost associated with using this server?
The server is free to use, but you must comply with Microsoft Graph API's usage policies.
- What programming language is this server built with?
The server is built using TypeScript.
Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP Server
MCP Server for scheduling meetings in Microsoft Outlook using Microsoft Graph API.
This MCP server allows you to create calendar events, create events with attendees (including finding their email addresses). It integrates seamlessly with other MCP servers, such as the GitHub MCP server, to enhance your workflow.
Tools
-
find-person
- Find a person's email address by their name
- Input:
name
(string) - Returns: List of matching people with names and email addresses
-
create-event
- Create a calendar event using Microsoft Graph API
- Inputs:
subject
(string): Subject of the calendar eventbody
(string): Content/body of the calendar eventstart
(optional): ISO format datetime (e.g., 2025-04-20T12:00:00)end
(optional): ISO format datetime (e.g., 2025-04-20T13:00:00)timeZone
(optional): Time zone for the event (default: "GMT Standard Time")
- Returns: Event details including URL and ID
-
create-event-with-attendees
- Create a calendar event with attendees using Microsoft Graph API
- Inputs:
subject
(string): Subject of the calendar eventbody
(string): Content/body of the calendar eventstart
(optional): ISO format datetime (e.g., 2025-04-20T12:00:00)end
(optional): ISO format datetime (e.g., 2025-04-20T13:00:00)timeZone
(optional): Time zone for the event (default: "GMT Standard Time")location
(optional): Location of the eventattendees
: Array of { email, name (optional), type (optional) }
- Returns: Event details including URL, ID, and attendees list
Setup
Microsoft Graph API Setup
- Register an application in the Microsoft Azure Portal
- Create a client secret
- Grant necessary permissions (Microsoft Graph API > Application permissions > Calendars.ReadWrite, People.Read.All, User.ReadBasic.All)
- Note your Client ID, Client Secret, and Tenant ID
Usage with VS Code
Local Node.js
You can run the MCP server directly with Node.js from your local build:
- Clone the repository and build the project:
git clone https://github.com/anoopt/outlook-meetings-scheduler-mcp-server.git
cd outlook-meetings-scheduler-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
- For manual installation, add the following JSON block to your User Settings (JSON) file in VS Code. You can do this by pressing
Ctrl + Shift + P
and typing Preferences:Open User Settings (JSON)
.
Optionally, you can add it to a file called .vscode/mcp.json
in your workspace. This will allow you to share the configuration with others:
{
"mcpServers": {
"outlook-meetings-scheduler": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/outlook-meetings-scheduler-mcp-server/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"CLIENT_ID": "<YOUR_CLIENT_ID>",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "<YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET>",
"TENANT_ID": "<YOUR_TENANT_ID>",
"USER_EMAIL": "<YOUR_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}
Replace /path/to/outlook-meetings-scheduler-mcp-server
with the absolute path to your cloned repository.
Docker
Run the MCP server using Docker locally. Build the Docker image with the following command:
docker build -t mcp/outlook-meetings-scheduler .
For manual installation, add the following JSON block to your User Settings (JSON) file in VS Code. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P
and typing Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)
.
Optionally, you can add it to a file called .vscode/mcp.json
in your workspace. This will allow you to share the configuration with others.
{
"inputs": [
{
"type": "promptString",
"id": "client_secret",
"description": "Enter the client secret",
"password": true
}
],
"servers": {
"outlook-meetings-scheduler": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"CLIENT_ID",
"-e",
"CLIENT_SECRET",
"-e",
"TENANT_ID",
"-e",
"USER_EMAIL",
"mcp/outlook-meetings-scheduler"
],
"env": {
"USER_EMAIL": "<YOUR_EMAIL>",
"CLIENT_ID": "<YOUR_CLIENT_ID>",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "${input:client_secret}",
"TENANT_ID": "<YOUR_TENANT_ID>"
}
}
}
}
NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"outlook-meetings-scheduler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"outlook-meetings-scheduler-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CLIENT_ID": "<YOUR_CLIENT_ID>",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "<YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET>",
"TENANT_ID": "<YOUR_TENANT_ID>",
"USER_EMAIL": "<YOUR_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}
Usage with Claude Desktop
Docker
- Run the MCP server using Docker locally. Build the Docker image with the following command:
docker build -t mcp/outlook-meetings-scheduler .
- Add the following to your
claude_desktop_config.json
:
{
"mcpServers": {
"outlook-meetings-scheduler": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"-e",
"CLIENT_ID",
"-e",
"CLIENT_SECRET",
"-e",
"TENANT_ID",
"-e",
"USER_EMAIL",
"mcp/outlook-meetings-scheduler"
],
"env": {
"CLIENT_ID": "<YOUR_CLIENT_ID>",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "<YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET>",
"TENANT_ID": "<YOUR_TENANT_ID>",
"USER_EMAIL": "<YOUR_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}
NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"outlook-meetings-scheduler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"outlook-meetings-scheduler-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CLIENT_ID": "<YOUR_CLIENT_ID>",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "<YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET>",
"TENANT_ID": "<YOUR_TENANT_ID>",
"USER_EMAIL": "<YOUR_EMAIL>"
}
}
}
}
Example Scenarios
Integration with GitHub MCP Server
You can combine this MCP server with other MCP servers like the GitHub MCP server for powerful workflows.
Create an Issue and Schedule a Follow-up Review
Create an issue in the organization/repo repository titled "Fix pagination bug in user dashboard" with the description "Users report seeing duplicate entries when navigating between pages." Then schedule a calendar reminder for me to review this issue tomorrow at 3 PM.
This will:
- Use the GitHub MCP server to create the issue
- Use the Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP server to create a calendar event for the review
Schedule a Code Review Meeting Based on a Pull Request
Find the open PR about the authentication feature in the organization/app-backend repository and schedule a code review meeting with the contributors for tomorrow morning.
This will:
- Use GitHub MCP server to find the pull request and identify contributors
- Use the Outlook Meetings Scheduler MCP server to schedule a meeting with those team members
Configuration for Multi-MCP Setup
To use both GitHub and Outlook MCP servers together :
{
"mcpServers": {
"outlook-meetings-scheduler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"outlook-meetings-scheduler-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"CLIENT_ID": "<YOUR_CLIENT_ID>",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "<YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET>",
"TENANT_ID": "<YOUR_TENANT_ID>",
"USER_EMAIL": "<YOUR_EMAIL>"
}
},
"github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/github-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "<YOUR_GITHUB_TOKEN>"
}
}
}
}
Direct Usage
Finding a Colleague's Email
I need to schedule a meeting with John Smith. Can you find his email address?
Creating a Simple Calendar Event
Schedule a meeting titled "Weekly Team Sync" for next Monday at 10 AM with the following agenda:
- Project updates
- Resource allocation
- Questions and concerns
Scheduling a Meeting with Single Attendee
Schedule a 1:1 meeting with Sarah for tomorrow at 3 PM.
This will find Sarah's email address and create a calendar event.
To find Sarah's email address, the MCP server will use the find-person
tool - which uses the Microsoft Graph API to find relevant people for USER_EMAIL
or searches for the name in the organization.
Scheduling a Meeting with Multiple Attendees
Create a meeting called "Project Kickoff" for tomorrow at 2 PM.
Add sarah.jones@example.com and mike.thompson@example.com as required attendees.
The agenda is:
1. Project overview
2. Timeline discussion
3. Role assignments
4. Next steps
Build
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run build
# Docker build
docker build -t mcp/outlook-meetings-scheduler .
License
This MCP server is licensed under the ISC License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.
Disclaimer
This MCP server is not affiliated with Microsoft or Microsoft Graph API. Use at your own risk. Ensure you comply with your organization's policies and guidelines when using this tool.