What is the main functional difference between Hirly and Outlook Calendar?

Hirly is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Outlook Calendar belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Hirly for workplace & productivity work and Outlook Calendar for workplace & productivity.

How do I install Hirly or Outlook Calendar in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Hirly has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are Hirly and Outlook Calendar free to use, or do they require API keys?

Hirly is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: oauth 2.0. Outlook Calendar has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Hirly and Outlook Calendar at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add hirly and outlook-calendar as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Hirly has a quality signal of 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Outlook Calendar has 52/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.

Hirly vs Outlook Calendar — MCP Server Comparison

Hirly vs Outlook Calendar — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs

get_matches, get_job, save_resume

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	H Hirly	Outlook Calendar
Category	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity
Quality signal	48/100 · Fair	52/100 · Good
Install command	Not confirmed yet	Confirmed
Transport	—	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	OAuth 2.0	Not declared
Pricing	Freemium	Not declared
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	1
Directory activity	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	9	5
Full listing	View Hirly	View Outlook Calendar

Tools & capabilities

Hirly tools 9

get_matchesLists the next jobs hirly matched to your resume that you have not acted on yet, best first.
get_jobGives your assistant one job's full posting, how your resume meets its requirements, and the hiring contact when hirly can find one.
save_resumeSaves a resume your assistant tailored as a new version in your hirly account. Your main resume changes only if you ask.
record_applicationMarks a job as applied in hirly — after you confirm you sent it — with the resume version you used.
get_profileShows your plan, whether your profile is set up, and a short summary of your main resume.
get_pending_questionsLists the applications that are paused because the employer's form asked something only you can answer, with the questions.
answer_questionsSends the answers you give in the chat, so hirly can finish the application. Only if you allowed applying.
submit_applicationStarts hirly applying to one job for you, after you confirm that job in the chat. Only if you allowed applying.
get_application_statusSays where an application stands: queued, applying, waiting for your answers, applied, or stopped and why.

Outlook Calendar tools 5

list_eventsList upcoming events from the user's Outlook / Microsoft 365 calendar within a time window. Returns subject, start/end times, location, organizer, all-day flag, and online meeting URL for each event. Defaults to the next 7 days. Use to see what meetings or appointments are scheduled.
get_eventGet full details of a single Outlook / Microsoft 365 calendar event by its ID. Returns subject, start/end times, location, organizer, attendees, body, all-day flag, and online meeting URL. Use after list_events to inspect a specific meeting.
list_calendarsList all calendars accessible in the user's Outlook / Microsoft 365 account. Returns each calendar's ID, name, owner, edit permission, and whether it is the default calendar. Use to discover which calendars exist.
find_meeting_timesReturn the user's busy time windows from their Outlook / Microsoft 365 calendar over the next N days — a lightweight free/busy view. Each window includes start, end, subject, and all-day flag. Use to find when the user is available or to identify scheduling conflicts before proposing a meeting time.
get_profileGet the signed-in user's Microsoft 365 / Outlook profile: display name, primary email (mail), and user principal name. Use to confirm whose calendar is connected.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Hirly

No confirmed install command for Hirly yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.

Outlook Calendar

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outlook-calendar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-outlook-calendar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Hirly tools 9

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main functional difference between Hirly and Outlook Calendar?

How do I install Hirly or Outlook Calendar in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are Hirly and Outlook Calendar free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both Hirly and Outlook Calendar at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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