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workiq-copilot

Guides the Copilot CLI on how to use the WorkIQ CLI/MCP server to query Microsoft 365 Copilot data (emails, meetings, docs, Teams, people) for live context, summaries, and recommendations.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill workiq-copilot
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads workiq-copilot automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·The skill guides the agent to query Microsoft 365 data using the WorkIQ CLI or MCP server. This exposes an indirect prompt injection attack surface because it ingests untrusted text from emails, documents, and messages without specifying data boundaries or sanitization. It also guides the installation of packages from well-known technology providers.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk WarnMEDIUM ·Risk: MEDIUM · 1 issue
Runlayer WarnMEDIUM ·1/1 file flagged
ZeroLeaks WarnMEDIUM ·1 finding · Score: 69/100

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

WorkIQ 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

  1. Copilot CLI plugin (preferred)
    • copilot
    • /plugin marketplace add github/copilot-plugins
    • /plugin install workiq@copilot-plugins
    • Restart Copilot CLI.
  2. Standalone CLI / MCP server
    • npm install -g @microsoft/workiq (or npx -y @microsoft/workiq mcp).
    • Run workiq mcp to expose MCP tools if needed.
  3. 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 workiq to ensure the binary is available.
  • Accept the EULA once via workiq accept-eula.
  • Confirm the correct tenant (-t <tenant-id> if different from default common).
  • Be ready to complete device login in the browser when prompted.

Core Workflow

  1. Clarify intent – agenda, action items, document lookup, people search, risk summary, etc.
  2. Craft precise prompt – include timeframe, source, or topic (e.g., “Summarize Teams posts in #eng for today”).
  3. Run command – workiq ask --question "<prompt>" (use -q for shorthand if desired).
  4. Monitor execution – long answers may stream; wait for the response to finish before issuing additional requests.
  5. Summarize & redact – highlight insights, note conflicts/tasks, avoid pasting raw links unless required.
  6. Offer follow-ups – blocking time, drafting notes, deeper queries, etc.

Command Reference

CommandPurpose
workiq --helpShow global options.
workiq versionDisplay installed version.
workiq accept-eulaAccept license (first use).
workiq askInteractive mode.
workiq ask --question "..."Ask a specific question (use -q shorthand if preferred).
workiq ask -t <tenant> -q "..."Target a specific tenant.
workiq mcpStart 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.

FAQ

What does the workiq-copilot skill do?

Guides the Copilot CLI on how to use the WorkIQ CLI/MCP server to query Microsoft 365 Copilot data (emails, meetings, docs, Teams, people) for live context, summaries, and recommendations.

How do I install workiq-copilot?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill workiq-copilot in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/workiq-copilot/ (personal) or .claude/skills/workiq-copilot/ (project).

Which AI agents can use workiq-copilot?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is workiq-copilot safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks flagged items to review. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains workiq-copilot?

It is published by github in github/awesome-copilot, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 8,836 recorded installs.

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