outlook-email-forwarder
A skill that checks Outlook 365 company mail, finds specific emails, checks for attachments, and forwards them to another email address.
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Outlook Email Forwarder skill enables Claude to automate complex email management tasks within Microsoft 365 environments. By leveraging the Microsoft Graph API, it allows users to search for specific messages based on granular criteria—such as sender, subject keywords, or date ranges—and automatically forward them, including attachments, to designated recipients, significantly reducing manual inbox triaging.
Use Cases
- Automated Invoice Routing: Automatically identify incoming invoices from specific vendors and forward them directly to the accounting department or finance alias.
- Project Document Distribution: Search for emails containing project updates or technical attachments and forward them to the entire project team to ensure everyone stays informed.
- Executive Briefing Redirection: Filter for high-priority reports or newsletters from specific industry sources and forward them to a centralized knowledge base or a manager's review folder.
- Workflow Automation: Streamline repetitive communication tasks by setting up logic-based forwarding for recurring reports, ensuring critical data reaches the right stakeholders instantly.
| name | "Outlook Email Forwarder" |
|---|---|
| description | "A skill that checks Outlook 365 company mail, finds specific emails, checks for attachments, and forwards them to another email address." |
Outlook Email Forwarder Skill
Purpose
This skill allows Claude to connect to Outlook 365 company mail, search for specific emails based on criteria, check if they have attachments, and forward them to another email address.
Prerequisites
- Microsoft 365 account with appropriate permissions
- Azure AD application with required API permissions (Mail.Read, Mail.ReadWrite, Mail.Send)
- Client ID, Client Secret, and Tenant ID for authentication
- User must provide these credentials when prompted
Usage Instructions
- Claude will prompt for required authentication parameters if not already provided
- User specifies search criteria for the email (subject, sender, date range, etc.)
- User specifies the recipient email address for forwarding
- Claude will search for the email, check for attachments, and forward the email
Parameters
search_criteria: String containing search criteria (e.g., "subject:Quarterly Report from:manager@company.com")recipient_email: Email address to forward the message toinclude_attachments: Boolean indicating whether to include attachments (default: true)
Process
- Authenticate with Microsoft Graph API
- Search for emails matching the criteria
- If email found, check for attachments
- Forward the email to the specified recipient
- Return confirmation of the forwarding action
Security Considerations
- All credentials are handled securely
- Only emails from the authenticated user's inbox can be accessed
- Forwarding is limited to the specified recipient