Get Focused Inbox Override

Retrieve a Focused Inbox classification override by ID from the Microsoft Outlook Mail API.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/naftiko/microsoft-outlook-sandbox --skill get-focused-inbox-override
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Skill: Get Focused Inbox Override
Source: https://github.com/naftiko/microsoft-outlook-sandbox/tree/main/skills/get-inference-classification-override
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naftiko/microsoft-outlook-sandbox --skill get-focused-inbox-override

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to retrieve specific Focused Inbox classification overrides, enabling fine-grained control over email prioritization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve Specific Overrides: Get details of an existing Focused Inbox override using its unique ID.
  • Email Prioritization: Understand and manage how specific senders are classified by the Focused Inbox.
  • Use Case: If you need to check the current classification setting for a known sender override, you can use this Skill to fetch its details.

Quick Start

Use the get inference classification override skill to retrieve the override with the ID 'abc123'.

Frequently Asked Questions about Get Focused Inbox Override

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve a specific Focused Inbox override in Outlook?

To retrieve a specific Focused Inbox override, you need the override's unique identifier. This targets the Microsoft Outlook Mail API's inferenceClassification overrides endpoint to fetch the exact classification rule details.

What permissions are required to get Outlook Focused Inbox classification rules?

Getting Focused Inbox classification rules requires authentication with the Mail.ReadWrite scope. This permission level allows your application to read and manage email prioritization settings within the target Microsoft Outlook mailbox.

When do I need to fetch an email prioritization override by ID?

You need to fetch an email prioritization override by ID when you want to check the current classification setting for a known sender. This allows fine-grained control and verification of how specific senders are categorized by the Focused Inbox.

How does the Focused Inbox classification override mechanism work?

The Focused Inbox classification override mechanism works by applying specific rules to individual senders, forcing their emails into either the Focused or Other tab. Retrieving an override by its unique ID returns the current configuration for that specific sender.

Can I use this to manage email prioritization rules for a specific Microsoft Outlook mailbox?

Yes, you can use this to manage email prioritization rules for a specific Microsoft Outlook mailbox. It retrieves existing Focused Inbox overrides, enabling you to understand and verify how specific senders are currently classified.

What is the best way to check an existing Focused Inbox override setting?

The best way to check an existing Focused Inbox override setting is to query the inferenceClassification overrides endpoint using the override's unique ID. This directly returns the specific classification details for that email prioritization rule.