Messaging and email · MCP server
MCP teams server: MCP server, setup and security
MCP teams server is an open-source MCP server that lets an AI agent read and post Teams messages, mention users and list threads. Its repository has 450 stars and its last commit is from October 22, 2026 and it is licensed under Apache-2.0.
| Adoption (stars) | 27/40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 30/30 | |
| Framework (licence, registry, official) | 15/30 |
What MCP teams server does
According to its repository: “Microsoft Teams messaging: read, post and mention, and list members and threads.”
An MCP server gives an AI agent extra tools it calls during the conversation: the agent reads their description, decides to use them and gets the result back. MCP teams server is listed under Messaging and email, a category of 107 servers in the directory, where it ranks #14 by stars.
Topics declared by the repository: inditex, msteams.
Installing and connecting MCP teams server
No package or remote server is declared in the official MCP registry: you install it from source, following the repository README.
Like any MCP server, you declare it in your client's configuration (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex…): a name, the command that starts it or its URL, and any environment variables. The client then starts it and lists its tools. Project language: Python.
Security: what to check
An MCP server runs code with the rights you give it, and the model reads its tool descriptions: a malicious or compromised server can hijack the agent. Read the code, or pick a maintained and widely used server, before connecting it.
None of the risk signals we track (system access, secrets, missing licence, abandonment) applies to MCP teams server. That does not replace reading the code.
Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.
Project activity and maintenance
Created on March 18, 2025, the InditexTech/mcp-teams-server repository has 450 stars and 41 forks, with 0 open issues. It has more stars than 87% of the servers in the directory. It received changes this month.
Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.
Verdict
MCP teams server is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.
Strengths
- Active project: recent commit
- Widely followed: 450 stars
- Permissive licence (Apache-2.0)
Limitations
- Install from source
Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install MCP teams server?
No package is declared in the MCP registry: clone the InditexTech/mcp-teams-server repository, follow its README, then declare the start command in your client's MCP configuration.
Is MCP teams server free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence and can be used free of charge.
Is MCP teams server safe?
No risk signal found (system access, secrets, licence, abandonment). As with any MCP server, keep rights minimal and read the code before sensitive use.
Is it an official server?
Nothing says so: it is a project published by InditexTech on GitHub. Check who maintains it before giving it access.
What are the alternatives to MCP teams server?
In the same category: Emailmd, Vexa, CometChat Docs, and Inbox Zero. Emailmd and Vexa score higher on our grid.
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