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Reply to Outlook emails with OpenAI

Needs changes

by Ryan · 29,224 views · created 2025-03-05 · Ticket Management, AI Chatbot

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: AI Agent v1 (old agent modes). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This AI workflow has 4 nodes and runs on Microsoft Outlook events. Along the way it connects Microsoft Outlook and OpenAI Chat Model.

How it runs

Trigger: On Microsoft Outlook events.

  1. Add AI Agent Instructions (AI Agent): runs an AI agent, with model: Add OpenAI Chat Model; 1 tool (Reply to Email)

Services it uses

Microsoft OutlookOpenAI Chat Model

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) in Add AI Agent Instructions (v1.7): replace with Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.
Removed in 3.0Replace with
AI Agent v1 (old agent modes)
Add AI Agent Instructions (v1.7)
Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.

Nodes used (4)

From the author

Who is this template for? This template is for any Microsoft Outlook user who wants a trained AI agent to reason and reply on their behalf. Teach your agent tone and writing style to replicate your own, or develop a persona for a shared inbox. Requirements -…

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