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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 individual application pages.

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 relevant application page for what to collect)

Create an MCP server​

Find the API in the catalog​

  1. Sign in to AI Gateway and select MCP Servers from the left navigation.
  2. Select New MCP Server.
  3. Search for the application you want to connect, then select it from the catalog.

Configure the server​

  1. Enter a Name for your server — something descriptive that identifies both the application and its purpose (for example, "Zendesk Support — Prod").
  2. Enter a Description so your team knows what the server is for.
  3. Set the Timeout value. 30 seconds works for most APIs; increase to 60 seconds for APIs that return large payloads.
  4. Toggle Production mode on if this server will be used in a live workflow.
  5. Select Next.

Configure authentication​

Enter the authentication details for the application. This varies by service — see the Authentication section of the relevant application page for the specific credentials, OAuth URLs, and scopes to use.

Configure security​

  1. Set any Rate limits appropriate for your use case and the API's own limits.
  2. Enable Logging if you want AI Gateway to record requests and responses for auditing.
  3. Select Next.

Deploy​

Review the summary, then select 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.
  • You can edit a server's name, description, timeout, and security settings after deployment without redeploying.

Authentication​

OneDrive integration uses OAuth 2.0 authentication through Microsoft Graph. When you register an application in Azure AD, you'll receive a tenant-specific authorization endpoint (https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenant-id}/oauth2/v2.0/authorize) and token endpoint (https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenant-id}/oauth2/v2.0/token). You'll need these values plus your client ID and client secret to configure the MCP server. The integration requires Graph API scopes such as Files.ReadWrite, Files.ReadWrite.All, Sites.ReadWrite.All, and User.Read to access personal drives, shared files, and SharePoint document libraries.

Available tools​

These tools enable file and folder operations, sharing and permission management, search and discovery, version control, and metadata management.

ToolDescription
List filesList files and folders in a location
Get file metadataRetrieve file properties including size, modified date, and ownership
Upload fileUpload a file to OneDrive or SharePoint
Download fileDownload a file to retrieve its contents
Delete fileRemove a file or folder
Create folderCreate a new folder in a specified location
Move fileMove or rename a file
Copy fileCreate a copy of a file
Share fileCreate a sharing link or set permissions
Get file versionsList version history for a file
Restore versionRestore a previous version of a file
Search filesSearch 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.