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by microsoft994PowerShellUpdated 2026-09-09

MCP Server and CLI for accessing Work IQ

GitHub Copilot CLIVisual Studio CodeClaude Desktop

Work IQ is an official Microsoft MCP server that enables AI assistants to access and query Microsoft 365 workspace data including emails, calendar events, documents, Teams messages, and people information. It provides natural language interfaces to enterprise productivity data, allowing developers to integrate M365 context into GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other MCP-compatible clients. The server requires Node.js 18+ and Microsoft 365 tenant administrator consent for data access permissions.

Key Features

Natural language querying of Microsoft 365 emails, meetings, documents, Teams channels, and contacts
Multiple plugin variants: core workiq, preview builds with entity CRUD operations, productivity insights, and M365 agent development toolkit
GitHub Copilot CLI integration via plugin marketplace installation
Standalone MCP server mode via npx or global npm installation
Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS on x64 and ARM64 architectures
Tenant administrator consent workflow for secure Microsoft 365 data access
Extensible plugin architecture for contributing custom Microsoft 365 integrations
Read-only productivity analytics including email triage, meeting costs, and org charts

Use Cases

  • 01Querying recent emails from specific colleagues about project topics directly from AI chat
  • 02Retrieving upcoming calendar meetings and availability through natural language
  • 03Finding and summarizing recently modified PowerPoint presentations or Word documents
  • 04Monitoring Teams channel conversations and extracting key discussion points
  • 05Looking up organizational information and project team members
  • 06Analyzing email workload and meeting time costs for productivity insights

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work-iq — FAQ

What is the Work IQ MCP server?+

Work IQ is an official Microsoft MCP server that connects AI assistants like GitHub Copilot and Claude to Microsoft 365 data, enabling natural language queries of emails, calendar, documents, Teams messages, and people information.

How do I install the Work IQ MCP server?+

You can install it via GitHub Copilot CLI using '/plugin marketplace add microsoft/work-iq' then '/plugin install workiq@work-iq', or as a standalone server with 'npm install -g @microsoft/workiq' followed by 'workiq mcp'. Alternatively, add the npx command to your MCP client's configuration JSON.

What are the prerequisites for using Work IQ?+

You need Node.js 18 or higher installed, and Microsoft 365 tenant administrator consent to grant the necessary data access permissions. On first use, a consent dialog will appear requiring admin approval.

Which AI clients work with the Work IQ MCP server?+

Work IQ supports GitHub Copilot CLI, Visual Studio Code with Copilot, and any MCP-compatible client. It can be installed via the plugin marketplace or configured as a standard MCP server.

Is the Work IQ MCP server free to use?+

The MCP server itself is open source, but it requires a Microsoft 365 subscription to access tenant data. It is currently in public preview and features may change.

Do I need API keys or authentication setup?+

Work IQ uses Microsoft Entra ID authentication and requires tenant administrator consent for the required permissions. The authentication flow is handled automatically on first access, but admins must approve the consent request.

How do I install work-iq?+

Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. work-iq is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.

Is work-iq free?+

work-iq is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.

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