OutlookTFS Addin

The OutlookTFS Addin is a handy tool that makes it easier for teams using Team Foundation Server (TFS) to work together. With this add-in, you can connect Microsoft Outlook with TFS, which really helps when it comes to sharing information and keeping projects on track.

Improving Collaboration with TFS

Team Foundation Server has awesome integration features that work well with Office tools. This means your team can collaborate better and share their work easily. Whether you're coding or managing projects, having everything tied together makes life simpler.

Using Microsoft Outlook for Communication

We all know how important communication is in software development. Microsoft Outlook is a popular choice for getting customer requirements and updates. However, there's often a challenge: linking those emails back to specific work items in TFS. Right now, this has to be done manually!

The Need for Saving Emails

In typical software projects, tons of emails fly around between different team members and stakeholders. Many times, you need to save these emails against a Work Item in TFS. Unfortunately, Outlook doesn't come with built-in tools to do this easily.

Your Solution: The OutlookTFS Addin

This is where the OutlookTFS Addin steps in! It was created specifically to help users save their Outlook emails directly to any work item they choose in TFS. This add-in gives you the flexibility to connect to your TFS Server, search for work items, and attach those important emails right where they belong.

A Quick Summary

If you're looking for an easy way to keep your email communications linked with your project management tasks in TFS, the OutlookTFS Addin is definitely worth checking out! It streamlines your workflow and helps ensure nothing gets lost in the shuffle.