Extract Teams Context Skill

Extract messages, participants, and action items from Microsoft Teams conversations.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hectortosa/ambient-context-kit --skill extract-teams-context-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Extract Teams Context Skill
Source: https://github.com/hectortosa/ambient-context-kit/tree/main/skills/extract-teams-context
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hectortosa/ambient-context-kit --skill extract-teams-context-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the process of gathering crucial context from Microsoft Teams conversations, reducing the manual effort required to stay informed about project discussions, action items, and participant involvement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Message Extraction: Retrieves messages from direct messages and monitored channels within a specified time frame.
  • Action Item Detection: Identifies potential action items within messages using pattern matching.
  • Participant Context: Extracts participants and their mentions for building or updating Memory notes.
  • Use Case: Before a meeting, use this skill to automatically pull recent conversations related to the attendees and the meeting topic, providing immediate context.

Quick Start

Use the extract teams context skill to get messages since yesterday for the 'project-alpha' channel.

Frequently Asked Questions about Extract Teams Context Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract action items from Microsoft Teams conversations?

To extract action items from Microsoft Teams conversations, this skill applies pattern matching to direct and channel messages within a specified timeframe. It identifies potential tasks and cross-references them with existing memory notes.

Do I need MS365 authentication to pull context from Teams channels?

Yes, MS365 authentication is required to pull context from Teams channels. You must also have initialized Teams Memory to allow the skill to access direct messages and cross-reference participants with existing vault memory files.

How do I retrieve Teams messages for a specific timestamp?

You can retrieve Teams messages for a specific timestamp by providing the desired time frame to the skill. It then queries your monitored channels and direct messages to extract relevant conversations and participants.

What is the best way to get meeting context from Teams messages?

The best way to get meeting context from Teams messages is to run this skill before the meeting. It automatically pulls recent conversations related to attendees and topics, extracting participants and action items into structured memory notes.

How does participant context extraction work with memory notes?

Participant context extraction works by identifying individuals mentioned in Teams messages and cross-referencing them with existing vault memory files. This process builds or updates structured memory notes for immediate project context.