skill-outlook

Search, read, and draft Outlook emails via COM with local address caching.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode --skill skill-outlook
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Skill: skill-outlook
Source: https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-outlook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode --skill skill-outlook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pywin32, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Outlook users often need to quickly search local mails, inspect conversation threads, view related messages, read full bodies, and draft emails with signatures. This Skill provides a unified Outlook COM-based workflow to streamline mail retrieval, thread navigation, and draft creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Outlook COM integration for keyword and sender/recipient based search
  • Thread view and related message discovery
  • Read the complete body of selected mails
  • Compose drafts with signatures and optional display
  • Local address cache to resolve sender/recipient details
  • Attachment metadata access

Quick Start

Open Outlook, then use the skill to search mails and compose drafts directly from the command line.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-outlook

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Outlook emails by keyword and sender locally?

You can search Outlook emails by keyword and sender locally using COM-based search commands. This skill integrates directly with Outlook to retrieve matching messages, inspect conversation threads, and discover related emails within your local mailbox.

Can I draft Outlook emails with signatures from the command line?

Yes, you can draft Outlook emails with signatures from the command line. The skill composes draft messages locally via Outlook COM, allowing you to prepare emails with your signature and optionally display them before sending.

Do I need pywin32 to read Outlook mail threads and bodies?

Yes, pywin32 is required to read Outlook mail threads and bodies. This dependency enables the local COM integration necessary to access Outlook data, retrieve full email bodies, and analyze conversation threads.

How do I resolve Outlook sender and recipient details for mail lookups?

You resolve Outlook sender and recipient details using a local address cache. The skill maintains this cache to ensure consistent lookup of contact information during keyword searches, thread analysis, and related-mail discovery.

Can I access email attachment metadata when reading Outlook messages?

Yes, you can access email attachment metadata when reading Outlook messages. The skill retrieves attachment information alongside the full email body, allowing you to inspect file metadata during local mail search and thread analysis.

What is the best way to analyze Outlook conversation threads locally?

The best way to analyze Outlook conversation threads locally is via COM-based search and thread view commands. The skill discovers related messages and maps the conversation flow directly from your local Outlook environment.