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: InstallStep 2: Pair AccountStep 3: Connect Outlook_App-specific connection GIF coming soon_Run the install command in OpenClawSign in and approve the deviceOpen 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#

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=outlook and connect Outlook.
4. 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:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=outlook
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. 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#

ToolDescriptionModeoutlook_list_messagesList messages in a folderReadoutlook_get_messageGet a message by IDReadoutlook_search_messagesSearch messages by queryReadoutlook_create_draftCreate a new email draftWriteoutlook_create_draft_replyCreate a draft reply to a messageWriteoutlook_create_forward_draftCreate a draft forwardWriteoutlook_send_messageSend a messageWriteoutlook_send_replySend a reply to a messageWriteoutlook_move_messageMove a message to a folderWriteoutlook_batch_move_messagesMove up to 20 messages at onceWriteoutlook_copy_messageCopy a message to another folderWriteoutlook_delete_messageDelete a messageWriteoutlook_batch_update_messagesBatch update up to 20 messagesWrite

Mail Folder Operations#

ToolDescriptionModeoutlook_list_mail_foldersList all mail foldersReadoutlook_create_mail_folderCreate a new mail folderWriteoutlook_copy_mail_folderCopy a mail folderWriteoutlook_delete_mail_folderDelete a mail folderWrite

Calendar Events#

ToolDescriptionModeoutlook_list_eventsList calendar eventsReadoutlook_get_eventGet an event by IDReadoutlook_calendar_create_eventCreate a new calendar eventWriteoutlook_create_me_eventCreate an event in the user's calendarWriteoutlook_update_eventUpdate an existing eventWriteoutlook_delete_calendar_eventDelete a calendar eventWriteoutlook_accept_eventAccept a meeting invitationWriteoutlook_decline_eventDecline a meeting invitationWriteoutlook_cancel_eventCancel a meeting and notify attendeesWrite

Contacts#

ToolDescriptionModeoutlook_list_contactsList contactsReadoutlook_get_contactGet a contact by IDReadoutlook_create_contactCreate a new contactWriteoutlook_update_contactUpdate an existing contactWriteoutlook_delete_contactDelete a contactWriteoutlook_list_contact_foldersList contact foldersRead

Attachments#

ToolDescriptionModeoutlook_add_mail_attachmentAdd an attachment to a messageWriteoutlook_create_attachment_upload_sessionCreate an upload session for large attachments (>3 MB)Writeoutlook_list_attachmentsList attachments on a messageRead

Rules & Categories#

ToolDescriptionModeoutlook_create_email_ruleCreate an email ruleWriteoutlook_list_email_rulesList email rulesReadoutlook_create_master_categoryCreate a categoryWriteoutlook_list_master_categoriesList categoriesRead

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#

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Outlook is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration outlook to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration outlook.
5. 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                                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. 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 / ErrorMeaningTool not foundThe tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration outlook.Missing connectionOutlook is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=outlook.ItemNotFoundMessage or folder does not exist. Check the ID.InvalidArgumentInvalid parameter or missing required field. Review the tool schema with clawlink_describe_tool.SendAsDeniedThe authenticated user does not have permission to send as the specified account.Write rejectedUser did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible#

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed: bash

   openclaw plugins list
   
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

3. If a fresh chat does not help, run: bash

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

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

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call#

1. Ensure the integration slug is exactly outlook.
2. Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
3. 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

Related Skills#

• OneDrive Files — For OneDrive file management
• Microsoft Excel — For Excel workbook operations
• OneNote Notes — For OneNote notebook operations

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