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ActionMicrosoft OneDriveUpdated June 2026

How do I search OneDrive files?

Short answer: You can search onedrive files in Microsoft OneDrive by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Microsoft OneDrive Search OneDrive Files action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Search OneDrive Files in Microsoft OneDrive — start free All 7 Microsoft OneDrive actions
Search OneDrive Files in Microsoft OneDrive — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Search Query
query
stringRequiredSearch Query. Example: quarterly report
Limit
top
stringOptionalLimit. e.g. "25"
Sample request
{
  "query": "e.g. quarterly report",
  "top": "25"
}
Returns
{
  "value": [
    {
      "id": "file123",
      "name": "Q1 Report.xlsx",
      "size": 85000,
      "webUrl": "https://onedrive.live.com/..."
    }
  ]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search OneDrive Files.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Microsoft OneDrive
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Microsoft OneDrive
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Microsoft OneDrive
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Microsoft OneDrive
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Search OneDrive Files.

What does the Search OneDrive Files action do in Microsoft OneDrive?
Full-text and metadata search across files the user can see. For "find contracts mentioning X" or "all files modified by Y this week" workflows.
What inputs does Search OneDrive Files require?
Required: Search Query. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Microsoft OneDrive returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Search OneDrive Files support batch operations?
Yes. Run Search OneDrive Files inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Microsoft OneDrive's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Microsoft OneDrive actions.

Action
Copy OneDrive File
Copies a file to a different folder, optionally renaming. For "template-based document creation" — copy the template Doc/Excel/PPT to a new location with workflow-supplied name.
Action
Create OneDrive Folder
Creates a folder at a specified parent path. For client-onboarding workflows that auto-provision folder structures.
Action
Create OneDrive Sharing Link
Generates a shareable URL with configurable scope (view/edit) and audience (anonymous/organisation/specific people). For "send the file to a customer" workflows.
Action
Delete OneDrive File
Removes a file (soft-deletes to Recycle Bin in most accounts). For cleanup workflows after processing or for "outdated content cleanup" maintenance.
Action
Get OneDrive File Metadata
Returns file metadata — size, MIME, parent path, last modified, sharing status. Use when you need file context without downloading.
Action
List OneDrive Files
Returns files and sub-folders in a specific folder. For batch-processing workflows or for inventorying folder contents.
Search OneDrive Files in Microsoft OneDrive — start free