Use Scout to sort mail and calendar tasks
A reviewer used Microsoft Scout to summarize email, draft responses, and handle calendar work from the desktop app.
- What they did
- Ben Stegink tested Microsoft Scout on macOS and Windows. An admin first had to turn it on and apply policy settings through Intune or Group Policy, then he chose one of the organization-approved models through GitHub Copilot. Using Work IQ, Scout summarized Microsoft 365 mail, drafted replies, managed calendar items, browsed the web, and opened local files; it also offers scheduled heartbeats and automations.
- How it went
- The reviewer found that Scout can do a few things Microsoft 365 Copilot on its own cannot, including local file access and MCP support. He described it as a solid first release with some rough spots. One catch: automations only keep running while the app stays open and the computer remains awake.
- Tips
- It requires two Copilot licenses and can cost about $50 per month before token and Work IQ fees. A small query can cost around sixteen cents, and scheduled heartbeats can raise the bill quickly.
Try it yourself with Microsoft Scout
Review my [email inbox] from [time period] and group unread messages by what needs a reply, a follow-up, or no action. Draft responses for the messages that matter most, but stop and ask for my approval before sending anything. Check my [calendar] for [date range] and suggest edits or new events for [plans], then pause before creating, moving, or canceling any event. End with a concise list of drafted replies and proposed calendar changes.
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