> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.darcyiq.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.darcyiq.com/build/integration-overview/enterprise/outlook.md). # Microsoft Outlook The **Microsoft Outlook** integration lets Darcy Chat and AI agents work with your Outlook email and calendar — listing and searching messages, reading threads, drafting and sending email, and scheduling events — through natural conversation. It's a personal, user-level connection: you sign in to Microsoft and grant DarcyIQ access, and the connection acts on **your** account only. {% hint style="success" %} **Email and calendar, hands-free**: Say *"Reply to the latest message from the client confirming Thursday, and add a 30-minute calendar hold,"* and Darcy drafts the reply and creates the event for you. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **Beta**: Microsoft Outlook is currently a Beta integration available under **Settings → Integrations**. {% endhint %} ## Overview | Capability | Function | Business Impact | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | **Natural Language** | Manage email and calendar through chat | No switching to Outlook | | **Email Management** | List, read, search, reply, and send messages | Stay on top of your inbox | | **Draft Workflow** | Create and edit drafts before sending | Review before anything goes out | | **Calendar** | List, view, and create events with attendees | Schedule without leaving the chat | | **Agent & Workflow** | Available to AI agents and AI Workflows | Automate email and scheduling steps | ## What You Can Do ### Email | Action | Natural Language Example | Result | | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | | **List** | "Show my most recent inbox messages" | A list of recent emails | | **Search** | "Find emails mentioning the SOW from last month" | Matching messages | | **Read** | "Read the message from Dana about onboarding" | The email body and attachments info | | **Draft** | "Draft a follow-up to the client thread" | A saved Outlook draft | | **Reply** | "Reply to that thread confirming the date" | A threaded reply (sent on request) | | **Send** | "Send an email to the team with the notes" | The email is sent | ### Calendar | Action | Natural Language Example | Result | | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | | **List events** | "What's on my calendar next week?" | Upcoming events in the range | | **Event detail** | "Show details for the kickoff meeting" | Full event details | | **Create event** | "Schedule a 30-minute review Friday at 2pm with Alex" | A new event with invitations | {% hint style="info" %} Darcy uses a **draft-first** approach for email: creating and editing drafts requires no approval, but actually **sending** requires your explicit go-ahead. You can also attach files Darcy has generated. {% endhint %} ## Connecting Microsoft Outlook Connecting is a one-time OAuth sign-in. DarcyIQ never sees your Microsoft password — authentication happens on Microsoft's own consent screen. {% stepper %} {% step %} **Open Integrations** Go to **User Configuration → Integrations**. {% endstep %} {% step %} **Find Microsoft Outlook** Locate the **Microsoft Outlook** integration and click **Connect**. {% endstep %} {% step %} **Sign in to Microsoft** You're redirected to Microsoft's sign-in and consent screen. Choose the account you want to use. {% endstep %} {% step %} **Approve the DarcyIQ connection** Review the requested permissions and accept. You're returned to DarcyIQ with the integration marked **Connected**. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} To revoke access later, disconnect the integration in DarcyIQ and/or remove DarcyIQ from your Microsoft account's app permissions. ## Using Outlook in Chat & Agents Once connected, Outlook is available wherever Darcy can use tools: * **Darcy Chat** — manage email and calendar in plain language. * **AI Agents** — agents can include email and scheduling steps in a larger task. * **AI Workflows** — automate recurring actions such as drafting follow-ups or holding time after a meeting. ## Permissions & Security | Aspect | Detail | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Scope** | Personal (user-level) — the connection only ever touches your own mailbox and calendar | | **Auth method** | OAuth — you sign in with Microsoft and approve DarcyIQ; your password is never shared | | **Sending** | Email is sent only when you explicitly request it | | **Revoking** | Disconnect any time from Settings → Integrations or your Microsoft account app permissions | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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