A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides advanced file search capabilities within Microsoft 365. This server enables efficient file discovery, metadata analysis, and integration with business workflows by making available the content from SharePoint/OneDrive.
Microsoft365MCPServer.mp4
The server offers 2 core tools:
-
search_m365_files
Perform a file search within the M365 environment.
Input:query
(string): The search term or criteria.
Returns: Array of file metadata objects. Metadata includes the file content summary, drive ID, and file ID, among other details.
-
get_file_content
Retrieve content from a specific file.
Input:driveid
(string): The unique identifier of the parent drive.fileid
(string): The unique identifier of the file.
Returns: File content as a binary stream.
Note: Uses a local cache to speed up repeat access.
To improve performance and reduce redundant API calls, the server caches downloaded files locally. This is particularly useful when working with large documents or frequently accessed files.
- Cached files are stored in the
./src/mcp_m365_filesearch/.local/downloads
directory (relative to the project root). - When a file is requested via
get_file_content
, the server first checks the cache. - If the file is already cached, it is returned directly from disk without a new API call.
This feature ensures faster response times and efficient use of API rate limits.
To integrate the server with Claude Desktop, update your claude_desktop_config.json
:
"mcpServers": {
"M365 File Search (SharePoint/OneDrive)": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"full_path_to_parent_directory",
"run",
".\\src\\mcp_m365_filesearch\\server.py"
],
"env": {
"CLIENT_ID": "MSGraph Client ID",
"CLIENT_SECRET": "MS Graph Client Secret",
"TENANT_ID": "TENANT ID",
"REGION": "SEARCH REGION"
}
}
}
To use this server, you'll need to register an application in the Azure Portal:
- Register a new application.
- Note down the Client ID and Tenant ID.
- Create a Client Secret under Certificates & Secrets.
- Under API permissions, add the following delegated or application permissions:
Sites.Read.All
Files.Read.All
- Click Grant admin consent for these permissions.
Ensure these values are correctly set in your env
configuration for the MCP server.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
You are free to use, modify, and distribute it with proper attribution.