Outlook Inbox

Search Outlook mail, read threads, manage drafts, send or reply to email, and manage calendar events via Microsoft Graph. Use this skill when users want to manage Outlook email, calendar events, contacts, and tasks via the Microsoft Graph Mail API.

Jay@hith3sh

Install

openclaw skills install @hith3sh/outlook-inbox

Outlook Inbox

Access Outlook mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks via Microsoft Graph API with managed OAuth authentication. Search mail, read threads, manage drafts, send or reply to email, and coordinate calendar events.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Outlook API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect Outlook
		App-specific connection GIF coming soon
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect Outlook

How It Works

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│ Microsoft Graph │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │  (Mail API) │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
          │                       │                       │
          │  1. Install Plugin   │                       │
          │  2. Pair Device      │                       │
          │  3. Connect Outlook  │                       │
          │                      │  4. Secure Token      │
          │                      │  5. Proxy Requests    │
          │                      │                       │
          ▼                      ▼                       ▼
    ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
    │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │ Outlook  │
    │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │ Mailbox  │
    └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Outlook again."

Quick Start

bash

# List messages in inbox
clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_list_messages" --params '{"folder_id": "inbox", "top": 25}'

# Search messages
clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_search_messages" --params '{"query": "quarterly report"}'

# Get message details
clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_get_message" --params '{"message_id": "MESSAGE_ID"}'

Authentication

All Outlook tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Microsoft account.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Microsoft Graph request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=outlook and connect Outlook.
Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for outlook in the list.

Verify Connection

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration outlook

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Outlook.

Reconnect

If Outlook tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=outlook
After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration outlook

Security & Permissions

Access is scoped to mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks within the connected Microsoft account.
All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any create, update, or delete call, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
Destructive actions (delete message, cancel event) must be confirmed.
Sending email, sending replies, or deleting calendar events are high-impact actions that require explicit user confirmation.

Tool Reference

Mail Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`outlook_list_messages`	List messages in a folder	Read
`outlook_get_message`	Get a message by ID	Read
`outlook_search_messages`	Search messages by query	Read
`outlook_create_draft`	Create a new email draft	Write
`outlook_create_draft_reply`	Create a draft reply to a message	Write
`outlook_create_forward_draft`	Create a draft forward	Write
`outlook_send_message`	Send a message	Write
`outlook_send_reply`	Send a reply to a message	Write
`outlook_move_message`	Move a message to a folder	Write
`outlook_batch_move_messages`	Move up to 20 messages at once	Write
`outlook_copy_message`	Copy a message to another folder	Write
`outlook_delete_message`	Delete a message	Write
`outlook_batch_update_messages`	Batch update up to 20 messages	Write

Mail Folder Operations

Tool	Description	Mode
`outlook_list_mail_folders`	List all mail folders	Read
`outlook_create_mail_folder`	Create a new mail folder	Write
`outlook_copy_mail_folder`	Copy a mail folder	Write
`outlook_delete_mail_folder`	Delete a mail folder	Write

Calendar Events

Tool	Description	Mode
`outlook_list_events`	List calendar events	Read
`outlook_get_event`	Get an event by ID	Read
`outlook_calendar_create_event`	Create a new calendar event	Write
`outlook_create_me_event`	Create an event in the user's calendar	Write
`outlook_update_event`	Update an existing event	Write
`outlook_delete_calendar_event`	Delete a calendar event	Write
`outlook_accept_event`	Accept a meeting invitation	Write
`outlook_decline_event`	Decline a meeting invitation	Write
`outlook_cancel_event`	Cancel a meeting and notify attendees	Write

Contacts

Tool	Description	Mode
`outlook_list_contacts`	List contacts	Read
`outlook_get_contact`	Get a contact by ID	Read
`outlook_create_contact`	Create a new contact	Write
`outlook_update_contact`	Update an existing contact	Write
`outlook_delete_contact`	Delete a contact	Write
`outlook_list_contact_folders`	List contact folders	Read

Attachments

Tool	Description	Mode
`outlook_add_mail_attachment`	Add an attachment to a message	Write
`outlook_create_attachment_upload_session`	Create an upload session for large attachments (>3 MB)	Write
`outlook_list_attachments`	List attachments on a message	Read

Rules & Categories

Tool	Description	Mode
`outlook_create_email_rule`	Create an email rule	Write
`outlook_list_email_rules`	List email rules	Read
`outlook_create_master_category`	Create a category	Write
`outlook_list_master_categories`	List categories	Read

Code Examples

List messages in inbox

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_list_messages" \
  --params '{
    "folder_id": "inbox",
    "top": 25,
    "filter": "isRead eq false",
    "orderby": "sentDateTime desc"
  }'

Send a message

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_send_message" \
  --params '{
    "subject": "Quarterly Report",
    "body": {
      "contentType": "text",
      "content": "Please find the quarterly report attached."
    },
    "toRecipients": [
      {
        "emailAddress": {
          "address": "colleague@example.com"
        }
      }
    ]
  }'

Create a calendar event

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_create_me_event" \
  --params '{
    "subject": "Team Meeting",
    "start_datetime": "2024-07-15T10:00:00Z",
    "end_datetime": "2024-07-15T11:00:00Z",
    "body": {
      "contentType": "text",
      "content": "Weekly sync with the team."
    },
    "location": {
      "displayName": "Conference Room A"
    },
    "attendees": [
      {
        "emailAddress": {
          "address": "teammate@example.com"
        },
        "type": "required"
      }
    ]
  }'

Search messages

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_search_messages" \
  --params '{
    "query": "from:manager@example.com subject:review",
    "folder_id": "inbox"
  }'

Create a draft reply

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "outlook_create_draft_reply" \
  --params '{
    "message_id": "MESSAGE_ID",
    "comment": "Thanks for the update! I will review and get back to you shortly."
  }'

Discovery Workflow

Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Outlook is connected.
Call clawlink_list_tools --integration outlook to see the live catalog.
Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration outlook.
If no Outlook tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=outlook.

Execution Workflow

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → search → describe → call                      │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Search messages → Read thread → Show results     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                     │
│  list → get → describe → preview → confirm → call           │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Describe tool → Preview changes → User approves   │
│           → Execute update                                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

Message IDs are immutable identifiers — use them directly from list or search results.
Large attachments (>3 MB) require an upload session — use create_attachment_upload_session first.
Batch operations are limited to 20 items per call.
start_datetime must chronologically precede end_datetime on calendar events.
Sending a message moves it from Drafts — no separate send action needed for drafts.

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with `clawlink_list_tools --integration outlook`.
Missing connection	Outlook is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=outlook.
`ItemNotFound`	Message or folder does not exist. Check the ID.
`InvalidArgument`	Invalid parameter or missing required field. Review the tool schema with `clawlink_describe_tool`.
`SendAsDenied`	The authenticated user does not have permission to send as the specified account.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:
bash
```
openclaw plugins list
```
If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

If a fresh chat does not help, run:

bash

openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call

Ensure the integration slug is exactly outlook.
Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
For write operations, always call clawlink_preview_tool first.

Resources

Microsoft Graph Mail API Overview
Microsoft Graph Calendar API
Message Resource
Event Resource
ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=outlook-inbox
ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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Outlook Inbox

Install

Outlook Inbox

Setup in 3 Steps

How It Works

Install

Quick Start

Authentication

Getting Connected

Connection Management

List Connections

Verify Connection

Reconnect

Security & Permissions

Tool Reference

Mail Operations

Mail Folder Operations

Calendar Events

Contacts

Attachments

Rules & Categories

Code Examples

List messages in inbox

Send a message

Create a calendar event

Search messages

Create a draft reply

Discovery Workflow

Execution Workflow

Notes

Error Handling

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call

Resources

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