Microsoft 365 File Search MCP Server (SharePoint & OneDrive)

What is Microsoft 365 File Search MCP Server (SharePoint & OneDrive)?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides advanced file search capabilities within Microsoft 365, enabling efficient file discovery, metadata analysis, and integration with business workflows via SharePoint and OneDrive.

How to use Microsoft 365 File Search MCP Server (SharePoint & OneDrive)?

Register an application in the Azure Portal, add delegated or application permissions Sites.Read.All and Files.Read.All, then configure the server with CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, TENANT_ID, and REGION environment variables. Integrate with Claude Desktop by adding an entry to claude_desktop_config.json using the uv command pointing to the server script.

Key features of Microsoft 365 File Search MCP Server (SharePoint & OneDrive)

• Searches files across SharePoint and OneDrive via search_m365_files
• Retrieves file content by drive ID and file ID
• Uses local caching to speed up repeat file access
• Cached files stored in ./src/mcp_m365_filesearch/.local/downloads
• Reduces redundant API calls and respects rate limits
• Supports both delegated and application permissions for Microsoft Graph

Use cases of Microsoft 365 File Search MCP Server (SharePoint & OneDrive)

• Search for documents across an entire Microsoft 365 tenant
• Retrieve and analyze file content within AI assistants
• Integrate file metadata into business workflows
• Quickly access frequently used files without repeated API calls