WorkIQ Copilot
OfficialFreeAccess Microsoft 365 data using natural language queries.
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What WorkIQ Copilot does
The WorkIQ Copilot skill enables users to harness the power of Microsoft 365 data through natural language queries. This skill is particularly useful for those who need to extract live organizational insights from various Microsoft 365 sources, including emails, meetings, documents, and Teams messages. By integrating with the Copilot CLI, users can ask specific questions and receive contextual summaries and recommendations, making it easier to manage tasks and stay informed about ongoing projects.
With the ability to query multiple types of data, such as upcoming meetings or recent documents, WorkIQ Copilot streamlines the process of gathering information. Users can craft precise prompts to retrieve exactly what they need, whether it's a summary of emails from a colleague or a list of action items from a recent meeting. The skill's workflow encourages clarity in intent and efficient command execution, ensuring that users can quickly access the insights they require.
This skill is designed for professionals who regularly interact with Microsoft 365 and need a quick way to gather information without sifting through multiple applications. It is particularly beneficial for project managers, team leads, and anyone involved in collaborative work environments where timely access to information is crucial. By using WorkIQ Copilot, users can enhance their productivity and make informed decisions based on real-time data.
To get started, users must install the Copilot CLI plugin or the standalone CLI, and ensure they have the necessary permissions from their Microsoft 365 admin. Once set up, they can easily run commands to query data and receive actionable insights, all while respecting privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to quickly access and summarize data from Microsoft 365 for decision-making or task management.
When not to use it
This skill may not be suitable for users who do not have access to Microsoft 365 or require data from sources outside of this ecosystem.
What you can build with it
Summarizing Emails
Quickly summarize recent emails from a specific colleague to stay updated on important discussions.
Checking Meeting Schedules
Easily retrieve a list of upcoming meetings to manage your time effectively.
Document Retrieval
Find and summarize recent documents related to ongoing projects without manually searching through files.
How to install WorkIQ Copilot
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot/workiq-copilot --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
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Written by githubWorkIQ Copilot Skill
Overview
WorkIQ (Public Preview) lets Copilot query Microsoft 365 data with natural language. It supports schedules, documents, Teams messages, email threads, follow-up tracking, stakeholder summaries, and more. Use this skill whenever a task needs live organizational intelligence beyond the local repository.
Supported Data & Sample Prompts
- Emails – “Summarize emails from Sarah about the budget.”
- Meetings – “What are my upcoming meetings this week?”
- Documents – “Find recent documents about Q4 planning.”
- Teams – “Summarize messages in the Engineering channel today.”
- People/Projects – “Who is working on Project Alpha?”
Getting Access
- Copilot CLI plugin (preferred)
copilot/plugin marketplace add github/copilot-plugins/plugin install workiq@copilot-plugins- Restart Copilot CLI.
- Standalone CLI / MCP server
npm install -g @microsoft/workiq(ornpx -y @microsoft/workiq mcp).- Run
workiq mcpto expose MCP tools if needed.
- Tenant consent
- First use prompts for Microsoft 365 admin consent (EULA + permissions). Non-admins must contact tenant admin to approve per the Tenant Administrator Enablement Guide.
Pre-flight Checklist
- Run
Get-Command workiqto ensure the binary is available. - Accept the EULA once via
workiq accept-eula. - Confirm the correct tenant (
-t <tenant-id>if different from defaultcommon). - Be ready to complete device login in the browser when prompted.
Core Workflow
- Clarify intent – agenda, action items, document lookup, people search, risk summary, etc.
- Craft precise prompt – include timeframe, source, or topic (e.g., “Summarize Teams posts in #eng for today”).
- Run command –
workiq ask --question "<prompt>"(use-qfor shorthand if desired). - Monitor execution – long answers may stream; wait for the response to finish before issuing additional requests.
- Summarize & redact – highlight insights, note conflicts/tasks, avoid pasting raw links unless required.
- Offer follow-ups – blocking time, drafting notes, deeper queries, etc.
Command Reference
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
workiq --help | Show global options. |
workiq version | Display installed version. |
workiq accept-eula | Accept license (first use). |
workiq ask | Interactive mode. |
workiq ask --question "..." | Ask a specific question (use -q shorthand if preferred). |
workiq ask -t <tenant> -q "..." | Target a specific tenant. |
workiq mcp | Start MCP stdio server (expose WorkIQ tools to other agents). |
Prompt Patterns
- Agenda: “What’s on my calendar tomorrow?”
- Action items: “Summarize follow-ups from today’s customer sync.”
- Documents: “List PowerPoints about Contoso FY26 roadmap.”
- Communications: “What did my manager say about the deadline?”
- Insights: “What blockers came up in the last three meetings?”
- Planning: “Suggest focus blocks for Tuesday afternoon.”
Response Guidelines
- Keep summaries concise (2–3 sentences) calling out load, priorities, blockers, and optional next steps.
- Refer to meetings/documents generically unless the user specifically needs links.
- Mention if WorkIQ can continue (e.g., “WorkIQ can show Thu–Sun if needed”).
- Map WorkIQ’s suggested actions to clear offers (block time, send follow-up, request recording, run deeper query).
Best Practices
- Prefer narrow prompts to reduce noise; run multiple queries if needed.
- Combine outputs logically (agenda + conflicts + action items) before responding.
- Respect privacy: do not expose attendee lists or confidential snippets unless explicitly requested.
- Log which commands were run so future steps can reference them (“Asked WorkIQ for agenda + conflicts”).
- Use MCP mode (
workiq mcp) when another agent/workflow needs direct tool access.
Troubleshooting
- Missing CLI – install via npm or ensure PATH is set; notify user if unavailable.
- Consent/auth errors – re-run command after admin grants permissions or after completing device login.
- Long/incomplete output – rerun with refined scope or ask for specific data slices (per day/project/person).
- Command hanging – cancel the running command in your terminal (for example, with Ctrl+C) or restart the Copilot CLI session, then retry; ensure browser login completed.
Follow-up Actions to Offer
- Block focus/overflow holds at suggested times.
- Draft reschedule/decline messages referencing WorkIQ guidance.
- Request recordings or summaries for overlapping sessions.
- Capture action items into task trackers.
- Run additional WorkIQ queries (by project, stakeholder, time range) for deeper analysis.
Frequently asked questions about WorkIQ Copilot
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