Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server: The Ultimate Tool for M365 Management

The Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server is a powerful tool designed to simplify the management of Microsoft 365 core services. Whether you're handling distribution lists, security groups, Exchange settings, or SharePoint sites, this server provides a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline your administrative tasks.

🔗 Repository: github.com/DynamicEndpoints/m365-core-mcp

Key Features

The Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server offers a wide range of features to manage various aspects of Microsoft 365. Here's a breakdown of its core functionalities:

SharePoint Management: Create and manage SharePoint sites, configure site settings, manage permissions, and handle lists with ease.
Distribution List Management: Create, delete, and update distribution lists, manage members, and configure list properties.
Security Group Management: Manage security groups, including creating, deleting, and configuring mail-enabled settings.
Microsoft 365 Group Management: Handle M365 groups, manage owners and members, and control external access.
Exchange Settings Management: Configure mailbox settings, manage transport rules, and set organization-wide policies.
User Management: Update user settings, configure mailbox properties, and manage permissions.
Offboarding Processes: Automate user offboarding with account disabling, data backup, and cleanup.

Setup and Installation

Getting started with the Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server is straightforward. You can install it automatically via Smithery or manually. Here's how:

Installing via Smithery

npx -y @smithery/cli install @DynamicEndpoints/m365-core-mcp --client claude

Installing Manually

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/DynamicEndpoints/m365-core-mcp.git

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Create a .env file based on .env.example:

MS_TENANT_ID=your-tenant-id
MS_CLIENT_ID=your-client-id
MS_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret

Register an application in Azure AD with the following permissions:
- Directory.ReadWrite.All
- Group.ReadWrite.All
- User.ReadWrite.All
- Mail.ReadWrite
- MailboxSettings.ReadWrite
- Organization.ReadWrite.All
- Sites.ReadWrite.All
- Sites.Manage.All
Build the server:
```
npm run build
```
Start the server:
```
npm start
```

Usage Examples

The server provides a variety of tools and resources to manage Microsoft 365. Here are some practical examples:

Managing a Distribution List

await callTool('manage_distribution_lists', {
  action: 'create',
  displayName: 'Marketing Team',
  emailAddress: 'marketing@company.com',
  members: ['user1@company.com', 'user2@company.com']
});

Managing Security Groups

await callTool('manage_security_groups', {
  action: 'create',
  displayName: 'IT Admins',
  description: 'IT Administration Team',
  members: ['admin1@company.com']
});

Managing SharePoint Sites

await callTool('manage_sharepoint_sites', {
  action: 'create',
  title: 'Marketing Site',
  description: 'Site for marketing team',
  template: 'STS#0',
  url: 'https://contoso.sharepoint.com/sites/marketing',
  owners: ['user1@company.com'],
  members: ['user2@company.com', 'user3@company.com']
});