MAIL.X - Marcus’ Advanced Integration Library eXtension

MAIL.X is a COM-based library designed for developers who need to send emails and manage calendars directly from VBA environments such as Microsoft Access — without relying on Outlook.

It provides a simple and reliable way to automate email workflows and interact with external services like Google Calendar from legacy and modern Office-based applications.

✨ Features

- Send emails programmatically from VBA (Access, Excel, etc.)
- Read and manage inbox data
- Integrate with Google Calendar (read, create, update events)
- No dependency on Outlook
- Easy COM registration and usage
- Designed for automation and scripting scenarios

🎯 Use Cases

- Replace Outlook-based VBA mail automation
- Automate reporting and notification systems
- Sync data between Access applications and Google Calendar
- Build lightweight integration tools without external mail clients

⚙️ Technology

- COM / ActiveX DLL
- VBA-compatible (Access, Excel, etc.)
- External service integration (e.g. Google APIs)

🚀 Why MAIL.X?

With the deprecation of classic Outlook automation scenarios, MAIL.X provides a future-proof alternative for developers who rely on VBA-based solutions.

It acts as a bridge between legacy Office applications and modern communication services.

Want to see it in action?
Check out the videos and follow the development journey on my LinkedIn page for deeper insights and updates.

Curious or have ideas? Let’s connect — feedback and suggestions are always welcome.