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get-current-user

get-current-user
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Retrieve the current Microsoft 365 user's profile, properties, and relationships. Use select and expand parameters to request specific fields or navigation properties.

Instructions

Retrieve the properties and relationships of user object. This operation returns by default only a subset of the more commonly used properties for each user. These default properties are noted in the Properties section. To get properties that are not returned by default, do a GET operation for the user and specify the properties in a $select OData query option. Because the user resource supports extensions, you can also use the GET operation to get custom properties and extension data in a user instance. Customers through Microsoft Entra ID for customers can also use this API operation to retrieve their details.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
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.
selectNoComma-separated fields to return, e.g. id,subject,from,receivedDateTime
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
ConsistencyLevelNoIndicates the requested consistency level. Documentation URL: https://docs.microsoft.com/graph/aad-advanced-queries

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed5 schema fields changedv0.154.2
    • addedInput schema / properties / expand / anyOf
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "items": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "type": "array"
+  }
+]
    • removedInput schema / properties / expand / items
      Removed value: -{
-  "type": "string"
-}
    • removedInput schema / properties / expand / type
      Removed value: -"array"
    • addedInput schema / properties / select / anyOf
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "items": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "type": "array"
+  }
+]
    • removedInput schema / properties / select / type
      Removed value: -"string"
  2. Addedv0.134.4
  3. Removedv0.131.2
  4. Addedv0.114.0
  5. Removedv0.112.2
  6. Addedv0.110.0
  7. Removedv0.108.0
  8. Changed4 schema fields changedv0.96.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / fetchAllPages / description
      Previous value: -"Automatically fetch all pages of results"New value: +"Follow @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."
    • changedInput schema / properties / select / description
      Previous value: -"Select properties to be returned"New value: +"Comma-separated fields to return, e.g. id,subject,from,receivedDateTime"
    • removedInput schema / properties / select / items
      Removed value: -{
-  "type": "string"
-}
    • changedInput schema / properties / select / type
      Previous value: -"array"New value: +"string"
  9. First observedv0.31.0

TDQS

A3.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint and destructiveHint, covering safety. The description adds valuable context about default return behavior (subset of properties), the use of $select to retrieve non-default properties, and support for extensions. This goes beyond annotations and informs the agent about output variability, though it does not mention pagination or error behaviors.

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 moderately sized with clear structure: purpose first, then default behavior, then $select usage, then extensions. It is not overly verbose, though some redundancy exists (e.g., repeating 'GET operation'). The key information is front-loaded, making it efficient for quick reading.

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

Completeness3/5

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

With no output schema, the description should compensate by explaining the return structure. It mentions default properties and $select, but does not list what those defaults are or describe the response shape. It also does not explicitly state that this returns the current user, relying on the tool name. For a read operation with annotations covering safety, this is adequate but leaves gaps for an agent expecting full context.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so parameters are documented. The description enhances the 'select' parameter by explaining that by default only a subset is returned and that $select can fetch additional properties. It also mentions extensions, adding context beyond the schema. However, it does not clarify other parameters like 'expand' or 'fetchAllPages', leaving some semantics to the schema alone.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the action ('Retrieve') and resource ('user object'), making the tool's purpose understandable. However, it does not explicitly mention 'current' in the description, relying on the tool name, and it does not differentiate itself from the sibling 'get-my-profile' which might serve a similar purpose.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention any sibling tools or conditions under which this tool should be preferred. The agent is left to infer usage from the name and description without explicit routing guidance.

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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