Work IQ
MCP Server and CLI for accessing Work IQ
What is Work IQ?
Work IQ is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server and cli for accessing work iq
MCP Server and CLI for accessing Work IQ
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- MCP Server and CLI for accessing Work IQ
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Installation
NPM
npx -y @microsoft/workiqManual Installation
npx -y @microsoft/workiqConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Work IQ
Microsoft Work IQ is an official Microsoft MCP server and CLI that connects AI assistants to Microsoft 365 data — including emails, calendar events, Teams messages, documents, and organizational information — through natural language queries. Built as part of the GitHub Copilot plugin ecosystem, it lets developers and knowledge workers ask questions like 'summarize my emails from today' or 'what meetings do I have this week' directly inside any MCP-compatible AI client, with authentication handled via Microsoft Entra ID.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed on your machine
- A Microsoft 365 account with appropriate data access
- Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) tenant ID for your organization (or use 'common' for personal accounts)
- Administrative consent may be required for organization-wide M365 data access
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot CLI
Install the Work IQ package
Install the @microsoft/workiq package globally, or use npx to run it without a permanent installation.
npm install -g @microsoft/workiq
# Or use npx (no install needed):
npx -y @microsoft/workiq mcpVerify the CLI works
Run the work IQ CLI to confirm the package is installed and see available commands.
workiq --helpAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Edit claude_desktop_config.json to register the Work IQ MCP server. Specify your Entra tenant ID if needed.
{
"mcpServers": {
"workiq": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@microsoft/workiq@latest", "mcp"],
"tools": ["*"]
}
}
}Authenticate with Microsoft 365
On first use, the server will prompt for Microsoft account sign-in via a browser window. Complete the OAuth flow to grant access to your M365 data. For organizations, an admin may need to grant tenant-wide consent first.
# Specify a tenant ID to avoid multi-tenant auth prompts:
workiq mcp --tenant-id your-tenant-id-hereRestart your MCP client and test
Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop so it picks up the new server. Ask a simple question about your calendar or email to verify the connection.
Work IQ Examples
Client configuration
claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Microsoft Work IQ MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"workiq": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@microsoft/workiq@latest", "mcp"],
"tools": ["*"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language prompts for querying Microsoft 365 data through the Work IQ MCP server.
- "What are my upcoming meetings this week?"
- "Summarize emails from my manager about the Q3 budget"
- "Find documents I worked on yesterday"
- "What's on my calendar for tomorrow?"
- "Show me recent Teams messages from the engineering channel"
- "Find people in my organization who work on machine learning"Troubleshooting Work IQ
Authentication fails or browser sign-in window does not appear
Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed and you are running the latest package version. Try running `npx -y @microsoft/workiq@latest mcp` directly in a terminal to see error output and trigger the interactive auth flow.
Server returns 'access denied' for M365 data
Your organization may require administrator consent for the app to access M365 data. Contact your IT/Azure AD admin and ask them to grant tenant-wide consent for the Work IQ application permissions.
Tenant ID errors or multi-tenant authentication prompts
Pass your specific Entra tenant ID using the --tenant-id flag: `npx -y @microsoft/workiq@latest mcp --tenant-id <your-tenant-id>`. Find your tenant ID in the Azure Portal under Azure Active Directory > Overview.
Frequently Asked Questions about Work IQ
What is Work IQ?
Work IQ is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server and cli for accessing work iq It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Work IQ?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @microsoft/workiq. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Work IQ?
Work IQ works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Work IQ free to use?
Yes, Work IQ is open source and available under the NOASSERTION license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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