skill-m365-mail-agent

Analyze mail cases and generate drafts without sending emails.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode --skill skill-m365-mail-agent
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Skill: skill-m365-mail-agent
Source: https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-m365-mail-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode --skill skill-m365-mail-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Analyzes a complete Mail-case and orchestrates iterative retrieval of mail, calendar context, and attachments to produce drafts only within a structured Case directory under userdata/outlook, enabling safe, repeatable analysis without sending or scheduling items.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent-first workflow: orchestrates seed-mail selection, iterative retrieval, evaluation, and drafting in a fixed case structure.
  • Rendering and persistence: seeds, thread messages, attachments, and related context are rendered and persisted for traceability.
  • Guardrails and safety: never sends emails or creates calendar events; maintains detailed logs and provenance for every decision.
  • Case management: supports resuming existing cases, reusing seeds, and continuing drafts across sessions while preserving state.
  • Integration scaffolding: leverages Python scripts for Graph access, seed resolution, rendering, persistence, and trace-logging to enable end-to-end workflows.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill with a seed mail by specifying a MESSAGE_ID or a search query to start the iterative retrieval and drafting workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-m365-mail-agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze an email thread and generate draft responses without sending anything?

To analyze mail and generate drafts without sending, the agent retrieves thread messages, calendar context, and attachments iteratively, rendering them into a structured case folder. It enforces strict guardrails to ensure no emails are sent and no calendar events are created.

Can I use Microsoft Graph API to automate mail case management with Python?

Yes, you can automate mail case management with Python using scripts that access the Microsoft Graph API. This workflow resolves seed mails, retrieves related context, and persists everything with trace-logging for complete provenance without sending items.

What is the best way to maintain context across multiple email analysis sessions?

The best way to maintain context across email analysis sessions is using a structured case directory that supports resuming existing cases. The workflow preserves state by reusing seed mails and continuing drafts across sessions with detailed trace logs.

Does the M365 mail agent require any specific Python packages to run?

Yes, the M365 mail agent requires the Python requests package to run. This dependency enables the scripts to perform Graph API access, seed resolution, rendering, persistence, and trace-logging for the end-to-end email case workflow.

Why should I use an agent-led workflow for email drafting instead of manual processing?

You should use an agent-led workflow for email drafting to safely automate contextual understanding and next-step draft generation. It orchestrates iterative retrieval of mail, calendar, and attachment context while maintaining detailed logs and provenance for every decision.

What are the limitations of using an automated agent for Outlook mail analysis?

A key limitation of this automated mail analysis agent is that it cannot send emails or create calendar events due to strict safety guardrails. It is designed solely for contextual analysis and drafting within a structured case folder without executing any sending actions.