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list-onenote-section-groups

list-onenote-section-groups
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List OneNote section groups to organize notebooks by theme. Expand to view nested sections and groups.

Instructions

Retrieve a list of sectionGroup objects.

💡 TIP: Lists all OneNote section groups (subfolders inside notebooks that contain their own sections and nested section groups) for the user. A section group is a folder-like container — many notebooks use them to organize sections by theme. Default sort is name asc. Supports $expand=sections,sectionGroups,parentNotebook,parentSectionGroup to traverse the full hierarchy. Pair with list-onenote-notebooks for a complete picture of the user's notebook structure.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
topNoPage size (Graph $top). Start small (e.g. 5–15) so responses fit the model context; raise only if needed. Use $select to return fewer fields per item. For more rows, use @odata.nextLink from the response instead of a very large $top.
skipNoItems to skip for pagination. Not supported with $search.
countNoSet true to enable advanced query mode (ConsistencyLevel: eventual). Required for complex $filter on flag/flagStatus or contains().
expandNoNavigation properties to inline, e.g. attachments on a message or event. Only navigation properties can be expanded: expanding a non-navigation property such as a message body fails with "Parsing OData Select and Expand failed", and an unsupported value may be ignored rather than reported. Request ordinary fields with $select instead.
filterNoOData filter expression. Add $count=true for advanced filters (flag/flagStatus, contains()). Cannot combine with $search.
searchNoKQL search query — wrap value in double quotes. Cannot combine with $filter.
selectNoComma-separated fields to return, e.g. id,subject,from,receivedDateTime
orderbyNoSort expression, e.g. receivedDateTime desc
fetchAllPagesNoFollow @odata.nextLink and merge up to 100 pages into one response. Can return enormous payloads—only when the user explicitly needs a full export. Prefer a small $top first, then paginate or narrow with $filter/$search.
includeHeadersNoInclude response headers (including ETag) in the response metadata
excludeResponseNoExclude the full response body and only return success or failure indication
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, and the description aligns with that. It adds behavioral details such as default sort order (name asc) and supported $expand values, giving agents insight into traversal. This goes beyond the annotations and is consistent, earning a solid score.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is informative without being bloated. It front-loads the core action, then provides contextual detail in a tip. Each sentence adds value—definition, hierarchy traversal hints, and pairing advice. It's not as tight as a two-sentence ideal but earns its length.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple list tool with no output schema, the description covers the essential context: what section groups are, default sorting, expansion capabilities, and relationship to notebooks. Pagination is not explicitly mentioned, but the schema covers top/skip/fetchAllPages thoroughly, so no gaps remain for an agent to safely invoke the tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents each parameter. The description adds a specific hint for the expand parameter (listing valid navigation properties), which is helpful but not exhaustive. Since the baseline is 3 because schema covers everything, this slight addition warrants a 3 rather than a 4—there's no deep parameter-specific guidance beyond that.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description opens with a clear verb+resource: 'Retrieve a list of sectionGroup objects.' It then defines what a section group is, distinguishing it from notebooks and sections. This makes the tool's purpose unmistakable and differentiates it from siblings like list-onenote-notebooks and list-onenote-section-pages.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It provides explicit guidance to pair with list-onenote-notebooks for a complete structure view and explains the folder-like nature of section groups. However, it does not explicitly state when NOT to use this tool or contrast with alternatives like list-onenote-sections. The pairing hint is useful, but exclusions are absent.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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