memory vs outlook-mcp

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memory · Summary

An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.

outlook-mcp · Summary

MCP server for Microsoft Outlook enabling AI assistants to access email, calendar, and SharePoint via Microsoft Graph API.

memory · Use cases

Personalizing AI assistant interactions by remembering user preferences, history, and relationships
Building context-aware chat applications that maintain conversation history
Creating knowledge bases that persist across AI model sessions

outlook-mcp · Use cases

Email management and automation
Calendar scheduling and meeting management
SharePoint document processing and analysis

memory · Install

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

Use one-click installation buttons or manually configure in .vscode/mcp.json:

{
  "servers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "-v", "claude-memory:/app/dist", "--rm", "mcp/memory"]
    }
  }
}

outlook-mcp · Install

Installation

Installing as DXT Extension

For Claude Desktop users, DXT extensions provide the simplest installation experience.

Download outlook-mcp.dxt from the [Releases page](https://github.com/XenoXilus/outlook-mcp/releases)
In Claude Desktop, go to **Settings** → **Extensions**
Click **Install from file** and select the .dxt file
Enter your Azure Client ID, Tenant ID, and optional download directory when prompted

Using with CLI Tools

For CLI-based MCP clients, configure the server directly:

{
  "outlook-mcp": {
    "command": "node",
    "args": ["/absolute/path/to/outlook-mcp/server/index.js"],
    "env": {
      "AZURE_CLIENT_ID": "your-azure-client-id",
      "AZURE_TENANT_ID": "your-azure-tenant-id",
      "MCP_OUTLOOK_WORK_DIR": "/optional/download/directory"
    }
  }
}

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