Install guide · VS Code
Install Outlook Classic for VS Code
Workspace file .vscode/mcp.json uses the servers key. User settings can hold the same shape.
Add to Cursor: Outlook ClassicInstall in VS Code: Outlook ClassicInstall in VS Code Insiders: Outlook Classic
Needs Cursor or VS Code installed on this device. The button opens the app and asks you to confirm before it adds the server.
Open .vscode/mcp.json on macOS, .vscode/mcp.json on Windows, or .vscode/mcp.json on Linux.
Paste the JSON config below.
Replace placeholder secrets, then restart the client if it does not reload on its own.
{ "servers": { "jli-software-outlook-classic-mcp": { "type": "stdio", "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "https://github.com/jli-software/outlook-classic-mcp/releases/download/v1.3.1/outlook-classic-mcp.mcpb" ] } }}
Where the config lives
| System | Path |
|---|---|
| macOS | .vscode/mcp.json |
| Windows | .vscode/mcp.json |
| Linux | .vscode/mcp.json |