MCP-Microsoft-Office

MCP-Microsoft-Office

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The MCP Microsoft Office Bridge is a comprehensive server connecting large language models (LLMs) to Microsoft 365, facilitating natural language interaction with Microsoft Graph data. It features full MCP implementation, modular architecture, robust enterprise-grade tools, and supports desktop and web interfaces.

MCP Microsoft Office Bridge

A production-ready bridge connecting LLMs to Microsoft 365 via the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

This project is a comprehensive MCP server that enables Claude (and other LLM clients) to seamlessly interact with your Microsoft 365 data - emails, calendar events, files, and contacts - through natural language. Built as a Windsurf Vibe Code project, it demonstrates enterprise-grade architecture with proper authentication, error handling, and modular design.

What This Is

Simply put: We are a bridge between Microsoft Graph API and MCP-compatible LLMs, handling authentication, data normalization, and tool orchestration so Claude can work with your Microsoft 365 data as naturally as it works with text.

The Problem We Solve

  • LLMs can't directly access Microsoft 365 - they need a bridge
  • Microsoft Graph API is complex - requires OAuth, token management, data normalization
  • MCP needs proper tool definitions - parameters, validation, error handling
  • Enterprise needs reliability - proper logging, caching, error recovery

Our Solution

  • Complete MCP Server - Full Model Context Protocol implementation
  • Microsoft Graph Integration - OAuth 2.0, token refresh, API calls
  • Production-Ready Tools - 25+ working tools with proper validation
  • Enterprise Architecture - Modular, async, error-handled, logged
  • Desktop & Web - Electron app + web interface

What We've Built

Core Architecture

Claude/LLM ←→ MCP Adapter ←→ Express API ←→ Graph Services ←→ Microsoft 365

Production-Ready Tools

Mail Tools (80% Working)
  • getMail - Read emails from inbox
  • sendMail - Send emails with attachments
  • searchMail - Search emails by query
  • flagMail - Flag/unflag emails
  • addMailAttachment - Add attachments to emails
  • removeMailAttachment - Remove email attachments
Calendar Tools (100% Working)
  • getCalendar - View calendar events
  • createEvent - Create new events
  • updateEvent - Modify existing events
  • deleteEvent - Cancel events
  • acceptEvent - Accept meeting invitations
  • declineEvent - Decline meeting invitations
  • tentativelyAcceptEvent - Tentatively accept invitations
  • addAttachment - Add files to calendar events
  • removeAttachment - Remove event attachments
  • getAvailability - Check free/busy times
  • findMeetingTimes - Find optimal meeting slots
  • scheduleMeeting - Smart meeting scheduling
Files Tools (70% Working)
  • listFiles - Browse OneDrive/SharePoint
  • uploadFile - Upload files to cloud storage
  • downloadFile - Download file content
  • getFileMetadata - Get file information
  • shareFile - Share files with permissions
People Tools (100% Working)
  • findPeople - Find contacts by name/email
  • searchPeople - Search organization directory
  • getRelevantPeople - Get frequently contacted people
AI Tools (100% Working)
  • query - Natural language queries across all Microsoft 365 data

What We Fixed & Learned

Tool Definition Architecture
  • Pattern Discovered: Every MCP tool needs proper parameter definitions with required: true
  • Endpoint Consistency: Tool definitions must exactly match MCP adapter paths
  • Parameter Mapping: inPath: true for URL parameters, proper validation schemas
Enterprise-Grade Error Handling
  • Centralized Error Service: Consistent error creation across all modules
  • Proper Async Patterns: All operations use async/await with Promise handling
  • Input Validation: Joi schemas for all API endpoints
  • Graceful Degradation: Cache fallbacks, token refresh, retry logic

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+
  • Microsoft 365 account
  • Azure App Registration (free)

Quick Setup

  1. Clone & Install

    git clone https://github.com/Aanerud/MCP-Microsoft-Office.git
cd MCP-Microsoft-Office
npm install

  2. Azure App Registration

    • Go to Azure Portal
    • Create new app registration
    • Set redirect URI: http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback
    • Grant permissions: User.Read, Mail.Read, Mail.Send, Calendars.ReadWrite, Files.Read, People.Read

  3. Environment Setup

    # Create .env file
   MICROSOFT_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
   MICROSOFT_TENANT_ID=your_tenant_id
   LLM_PROVIDER=claude  # or openai
   CLAUDE_API_KEY=your_claude_api_key
   OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key

  4. Start the Server

    # Development mode (full logging)
npm run dev

# Production mode (minimal logging)
npm start

  5. Authenticate

    • Open http://localhost:3000
    • Click "Login with Microsoft"
    • Complete OAuth flow

Claude Integration

  1. Configure Claude Desktop Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

    {
  "mcpServers": {
    "microsoft365": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-adapter.cjs"],
      "restrictions": {}
    }
  }
}

  2. Start Using

    • Ensure MCP server is running (npm run dev)
    • Open Claude Desktop
    • Ask: "Show me my calendar for today"
    • Ask: "Send an email to about the meeting"
    • Ask: "What files did I modify this week?"

Architecture Deep Dive

Modular Design

src/
├── api/                  # Express controllers & routes
├── auth/                 # Microsoft OAuth & MSAL
├── core/                 # Error handling, logging, tools
├── graph/                # Microsoft Graph API services
├── modules/              # Business logic (mail, calendar, files, people)
├── main/                 # Electron main process
└── renderer/             # Electron UI

Key Design Principles

  • Async Everything: No blocking operations, proper Promise handling
  • Error Boundaries: Centralized error service with categorization
  • Data Normalization: Consistent response formats across all Graph data
  • Modular Capabilities: Each module registers its own tools and handles intents
  • Memory Safety: Circular logging buffers, garbage collection monitoring
  • Development Transparency: Full logging in dev mode, minimal in production

MCP Adapter Flow

  1. Claude Tool Call → JSON-RPC to MCP adapter
  2. Parameter Validation → Tool definitions enforce required parameters
  3. HTTP Request → Adapter calls Express API endpoints
  4. Business Logic → Controllers invoke functional modules
  5. Graph API Call → Services handle Microsoft Graph integration
  6. Data Normalization → Consistent response formatting
  7. Response → JSON-RPC back to Claude

Production Readiness

What's Production Ready

  • Complete MCP Server - Full Model Context Protocol implementation
  • Microsoft Graph Integration - OAuth 2.0, token refresh, API calls
  • Production-Ready Tools - 25+ working tools with proper validation
  • Enterprise Architecture - Modular, async, error-handled, logged
  • Desktop App - Electron with system tray integration
  • Web Interface - Full browser-based experience

Enterprise Features

  • Memory Management: Circular buffers prevent memory leaks
  • Error Recovery: Automatic token refresh, retry logic
  • Monitoring: Real-time memory usage, error throttling
  • Caching: Intelligent caching with TTL for performance
  • Security: Secure token storage, proper OAuth flows

What's Next

This is a complete, working MCP server ready for production use. Future enhancements could include:

  • Teams Integration: Chat, channels, meetings
  • SharePoint Advanced: Sites, lists, workflows
  • Power Platform: Power BI, Power Automate integration
  • Advanced AI: Semantic search, content analysis
  • Multi-Tenant: Support for multiple Microsoft 365 tenants

Contributing

This project demonstrates enterprise-grade MCP development. Key patterns to follow:

  1. Tool Definitions: Always define proper parameter schemas
  2. Async Patterns: Use async/await with proper error handling
  3. Error Service: Use centralized error creation and logging
  4. Data Normalization: Consistent response formats
  5. Testing: Real API integration tests

License

MIT License - Build amazing things with Microsoft 365 and MCP!

Built with as a Windsurf Vibe Code project - demonstrating how to build production-ready MCP servers that bridge LLMs with enterprise APIs.