Microsoft OneDrive MCP server
Integrate OneDrive storage with AI agents to automate file and folder management, sharing, and version control. An AI agent connected to OneDrive can upload and download files, organize folders, set permissions, search for documents, restore previous versions, and manage access links—all based on natural language requests. Use this for document workflows, automated file organization, bulk uploads, or collaborative document management.
Setting up an MCP server
This article covers the standard steps for creating an MCP server in AI Gateway and connecting it to an AI client. The steps are the same for every integration — application-specific details (API credentials, OAuth endpoints, and scopes) are covered in the Authentication section on this page.
Before you begin
You'll need:
- Access to AI Gateway with permission to create MCP servers.
- API credentials for the application you're connecting (see the Authentication section on this page for what to collect).
Create an MCP server
Find the app in the catalog
- Sign in to AI Gateway and select App Catalog from the left navigation.
- Search for the application you want to connect, then select it from the catalog.
- Select Create MCP Server to start the wizard.
App Configuration
Confirm the Base URL for the API, then, under Tools, select the endpoints you want to expose. Select Next.
MCP Server Setup
- Enter a Name for your server — something descriptive that identifies both the application and its purpose.
- Enter a Description so your team knows what the server is for.
- Set the log level: choose Production Mode for terser logs, or Non-Production Mode for more verbose logs that can help with debugging.
- Select Next.
Authentication
Enter the authentication details for the application. This varies by service — see the Authentication section on this page for the specific credentials, OAuth URLs, and scopes to use.
Review
Look over the summary of your MCP server configuration, then select Create & Deploy. AI Gateway provisions the server and provides a server URL you'll use when configuring your AI client.
Connect to an AI client
Once your server is deployed, you'll need to add it to the AI client your team uses. Select your client for setup instructions:
Tips
- You can create multiple MCP servers for the same application — for example, a read-only server for reporting agents and a read-write server for automation workflows.
- If you're unsure which OAuth scopes to request, start with the minimum read-only set and add write scopes only when needed. Most application pages include scope recommendations.
Authentication
OneDrive integration uses OAuth 2.0 authentication through Microsoft Graph. Register an application in Azure AD to receive your tenant-specific endpoints and configure your client ID and client secret. In the Azure Portal, go to Azure Active Directory > App registrations and click New registration to create your application.
| Value | Setting |
|---|---|
| Auth endpoint | https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenant-id}/oauth2/v2.0/authorize |
| Token endpoint | https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenant-id}/oauth2/v2.0/token |
| Scopes | Files.ReadWrite, Files.ReadWrite.All, Sites.ReadWrite.All, User.Read |
Available tools
These tools enable file and folder operations, sharing and permission management, search and discovery, version control, and metadata management.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| List files | List files and folders in a location |
| Get file metadata | Retrieve file properties including size, modified date, and ownership |
| Upload file | Upload a file to OneDrive or SharePoint |
| Download file | Download a file to retrieve its contents |
| Delete file | Remove a file or folder |
| Create folder | Create a new folder in a specified location |
| Move file | Move or rename a file |
| Copy file | Create a copy of a file |
| Share file | Create a sharing link or set permissions |
| Get file versions | List version history for a file |
| Restore version | Restore a previous version of a file |
| Search files | Search for files by name or content |
Tips
Organize file paths consistently so the agent can reliably locate documents.
Use sharing links with expiration dates for time-sensitive document sharing.
Enable version control by keeping at least a few previous versions of important files for easy recovery.
Search across multiple locations by specifying the correct scope (personal drive versus SharePoint).
Use batch operations when moving files in bulk to reduce API call overhead.
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