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get-drive-item

get-drive-item
Read-only

All items contained in the drive. Read-only. Nullable.

Instructions

All items contained in the drive. Read-only. Nullable.

đź’ˇ TIP: Gets metadata for a file or folder: name, size, lastModifiedDateTime, createdBy, webUrl, file (mimeType, hashes), folder (childCount), parentReference, and @microsoft.graph.downloadUrl. For large drive/SharePoint files, call get-download-url with target=/drives/{drive-id}/items/{driveItem-id}/content to fetch out-of-band with no Authorization header. For small files where base64 in the tool response is acceptable, call download-bytes with the same /content target.

Input 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". Request ordinary fields with $select instead. Some APIs accept only one relationship per request, so prefer a single value. Some relationships support nested selection, e.g. children($select=id,name).
selectNoComma-separated fields to return, e.g. id,subject,from,receivedDateTime
driveIdYesValue for the 'driveId' path segment. Pass it under the name 'driveId', not as 'id'. Use the 'id' field of the drive object as returned by Microsoft Graph.
driveItemIdYesValue for the 'driveItemId' path segment. Pass it under the name 'driveItemId', not as 'id'. Use the 'id' field of the drive item object as returned by Microsoft Graph.
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

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv0.166.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / expand / description
      Previous value: -"Navigation 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."New value: +"Navigation 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\". Request ordinary fields with $select instead. Some APIs accept only one relationship per request, so prefer a single value. Some relationships support nested selection, e.g. children($select=id,name)."
  2. 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"
  3. Addedv0.134.4
  4. Removedv0.131.2
  5. Addedv0.114.0
  6. Removedv0.112.2
  7. Addedv0.110.0
  8. Removedv0.108.0
  9. Addedv0.96.0

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false and openWorldHint=true, so safety is covered. The description adds real context beyond that: the exact metadata fields returned and the behavioral note that the out-of-band fetch carries no Authorization header. It does not discuss pagination or error behavior, but the added detail is solid.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The actionable TIP is front-loaded after the name, which is good, but the opening fragment 'All items contained in the drive. Read-only. Nullable.' is boilerplate that does not earn its place and actively muddies the purpose. The remainder is dense but justified.

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?

With no output schema, the description helpfully enumerates the returned metadata fields (name, size, lastModifiedDateTime, createdBy, webUrl, file, folder, parentReference, downloadUrl), which compensates. Combined with the download routing guidance, an agent has enough to call it correctly; only pagination/error behavior is unaddressed.

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 expand, select, driveId, driveItemId, fetchAllPages, includeHeaders and excludeResponse are already documented in the schema. The description adds no parameter-level syntax or format guidance, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 TIP sentence states a specific verb and resource: it 'Gets metadata for a file or folder,' enumerating the fields returned. However, the lead sentence 'All items contained in the drive' reads like a list operation and is copied from a schema field description, which briefly misleads before the TIP corrects it. Sibling names like get-drive-root-item and list-folder-files are not contrasted, so differentiation is implicit.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicit routing guidance names two alternatives with the exact condition that selects each: get-download-url for large drive/SharePoint files (out-of-band, no Authorization header) and download-bytes for small files where base64 is acceptable, both with the same /content target. An agent can choose correctly without opening sibling schemas.

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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