OpenClaw + Microsoft Teams Integration

Why Connect OpenClaw to Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is a powerful platform, but many tasks are repetitive: team message responses and Q&A, meeting summary distribution, checking status updates, and generating reports. An AI agent connected to Microsoft Teams can handle these automatically, saving hours of manual work each week.

What makes OpenClaw different from other automation tools:

• Natural language interface — ask your agent "show me overdue items in Microsoft Teams" instead of building complex automations
• Persistent memory — your agent remembers context from previous conversations
• Multi-channel — interact with your Microsoft Teams data through Telegram, Slack, Discord, or any supported channel
• Scheduled tasks — set up cron jobs for daily reports, weekly summaries, or event-based triggers
• Self-hosted — your API keys and data stay on your own server

Prerequisites

• OpenClaw installed on a VPS (one-click installer) or local machine
• A Microsoft Teams account with API access
• Microsoft Teams API key or OAuth credentials

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Step 1: Get Your Microsoft Teams API Credentials

First, you need API access to Microsoft Teams. Most Microsoft Teams plans include API access. Navigate to your Microsoft Teams settings, find the API or Integrations section, and generate an API key or OAuth token.

Step 2: Configure OpenClaw

Create a skill or tool configuration that connects to the Microsoft Teams API. OpenClaw's extensible skill system makes this straightforward:

# Example: Add Microsoft Teams tool to your agent
# In your skill configuration:
{
  "name": "microsoft-teams-integration",
  "description": "Read and write Microsoft Teams data",
  "api_base": "https://api.microsoft-teams.com",
  "auth": "bearer",
  "token_env": "MICROSOFT-TEAMS_API_KEY"
}

Set your API key as an environment variable:

export MICROSOFT-TEAMS_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"

Step 3: Define Agent Behavior

Add Microsoft Teams-specific instructions to your SOUL.md:

# In SOUL.md — Microsoft Teams Integration

## Microsoft Teams Capabilities
- Query and update Microsoft Teams data on request
- Send daily summary reports at 9 AM
- Alert on important changes via Telegram/Slack
- team message responses and Q&A automatically
- meeting summary distribution when triggered

## Microsoft Teams Rules
- Always confirm before making changes
- Log all modifications for audit trail
- Rate limit: max 100 API calls per minute

Step 4: Test & Deploy

Restart OpenClaw and test the integration:

openclaw gateway restart

Try a simple query through your messaging channel:

• "Show me the latest items in Microsoft Teams"
• "Update the status of [item] to complete"
• "Generate a weekly Microsoft Teams report"

Use Cases

1. Automated Team message responses and Q&A

Set up your agent to handle team message responses and Q&A automatically. It can run on a schedule (daily, hourly) or trigger in response to events in Microsoft Teams.

2. Meeting summary distribution

Your AI agent can manage meeting summary distribution through natural language commands or automated rules. This alone can save hours per week of manual work.

3. Task assignment and tracking

Connect Microsoft Teams to your communication channels for real-time task assignment and tracking. Get alerts in Telegram or Slack when important changes happen.

4. Cross-Platform Workflows

Combine Microsoft Teams with other integrations. For example, sync Microsoft Teams data with Airtable, trigger notifications in Discord, or create tasks in Jira based on Microsoft Teams events.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect OpenClaw to Microsoft Teams?

Install OpenClaw on your VPS, configure the Microsoft Teams integration with your API credentials, and restart the gateway. Your AI agent can then interact with Microsoft Teams through natural language commands in any connected messaging channel.

Is the OpenClaw Microsoft Teams integration free?

OpenClaw is open source and free. You need a Microsoft Teams account with API access and a VPS ($5-15/month) to run OpenClaw. There are no additional fees for the integration itself.

Can OpenClaw automate Microsoft Teams workflows?

Yes. OpenClaw can automate Microsoft Teams workflows including team message responses and Q&A, meeting summary distribution, and task assignment and tracking. The agent runs 24/7 and triggers actions based on schedules, events, or natural language commands.

Is my Microsoft Teams data secure?

Yes. OpenClaw is self-hosted — your Microsoft Teams API keys and data never leave your server. There's no third-party cloud service involved. You have full control over data access and retention.