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Outlook Calendar

The Outlook Calendar integration allows the AI to access your calendar in Microsoft 365, create appointments, and help you manage your schedule.

Capabilities

With this integration, the AI can:

  • 📅 View appointments - See your schedule
  • Create appointments - Add new appointments
  • 🔄 Edit appointments - Modify existing appointments
  • 🗑️ Delete appointments - Remove appointments
  • 🔍 Search - Find specific appointments

Setting Up

Step 1: Enable the Integration

An administrator must first enable Outlook Calendar in the admin panel:

  1. Go to Admin Panel > Integrations
  2. Enable Outlook Calendar
  3. Configure the allowed actions

Step 2: Connect Your Account

As a user:

  1. Open the Settings in AI School
  2. Go to Integrations
  3. Click Connect next to Outlook Calendar
  4. Log in with your Microsoft work or school account
  5. Allow the requested permissions

Usage Examples

Once connected, you can ask the AI:

  • "What appointments do I have this week?"
  • "Schedule a meeting with Peter tomorrow at 2 PM"
  • "Move my 3 PM appointment to next day"
  • "When am I free next Monday?"
  • "Create a recurring team meeting"

Permissions

PermissionUsage
View calendarsSee appointments
Manage appointmentsCreate, edit, delete
View free/busyCheck availability
Access shared calendarsView others' schedules

Security

  • ✅ Azure AD authentication
  • ✅ Same rights as your Outlook account
  • ✅ Audit log in Microsoft 365
  • ✅ Revocable via Microsoft account settings

Integration with Teams

Appointments can automatically link to Teams meetings. Ask the AI to "create a Teams meeting" for this.

Troubleshooting

Integration Not Working?

  1. Check that you're connected with the correct Microsoft account
  2. Verify your organization allows external apps
  3. Contact your IT admin for Microsoft 365 permissions

Can't See Shared Calendars?

Shared calendars may require additional permissions. Check your Outlook settings.

Comparison with Google Calendar

FeatureOutlook CalendarGoogle Calendar
PlatformMicrosoft 365Google Workspace
AuthAzure ADGoogle OAuth
Teams integrationNativeVia plugin
Ideal forBusiness environmentsGoogle users
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