microsoft / microsoft/markitdown
Missing Email Metadata for Outlook Message
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Description
When converting OUtlook Msg File, the markdown file includes just From, To, Subject. The CC, BCC, Date/Time Sent information and list of attachments information is missing.
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Research direction
Start by locating the Outlook MSG conversion entry point in the Python project and reproduce the issue with a sample Outlook message. Check the generated Markdown against the source metadata; done means CC, BCC, sent date/time, and attachment information are included alongside From, To, and Subject.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100