{"id":9452175294738,"title":"Microsoft SharePoint Online Watch Files\/Folders Integration","handle":"microsoft-sharepoint-online-watch-files-folders-integration","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicrosoft SharePoint Online provides numerous APIs that allow developers to interact with SharePoint data in a programmatic way. One such API is the ability to watch files and folders for changes. While Microsoft SharePoint Online does not have a direct \"Watch Files\/Folders\" endpoint in their classic REST API, you can use webhooks to get notifications about changes to SharePoint lists, which includes document libraries or specific items such as files and folders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWebhooks allow your application to be notified when a specific event occurs on a SharePoint site. In the context of files and folders, a webhook can be configured to send a notification when there are any changes, such as when a file is added, updated, deleted, or when properties of a file or folder change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what can be done with SharePoint webhooks for watching files and folders:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-time Data Synchronization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications integrated with SharePoint can benefit from real-time data synchronization. Whenever a file or folder is modified, the webhook can trigger an event in your application to update its data repository, ensuring that users always have the latest information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkflow Triggers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkflows can be initiated in response to changes in files or folders. For example, an update to a file could trigger a review process, or the creation of a new folder could start an onboarding process in a project management system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContent Management and Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganizations that need to maintain strict content management policies can use webhooks to enforce rules and compliance. For instance, if a sensitive file is moved or shared incorrectly, a webhook can notify administrators immediately for them to take appropriate action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAudit and Reporting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking changes in SharePoint can be crucial for audit purposes. Webhooks allow for the collection of data regarding file and folder modifications, which can be used for reporting and auditing user activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Notifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom notification systems can be built using webhooks. Users can receive personalized notifications based on changes to files or folders they are interested in or responsible for managing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegration with Other Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharePoint data can be integrated with other services using webhooks. For instance, changes to a Sharepoint document library can update a record in a CRM system, or a new file upload can trigger a data backup in an external storage service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo solve problems effectively with SharePoint webhooks, you must register a webhook subscription for a specific SharePoint list. When an event occurs, SharePoint sends an HTTP POST payload to the subscriber's notification URL. The application at this URL then handles the payload to perform various actions as per the configured logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an example of how to register a webhook subscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\n\u0026lt;code\u0026gt;\nPOST https:\/\/{site_url}\/_api\/web\/lists('{list_id}')\/subscriptions\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{\n \"resource\": \"https:\/\/{site_url}\/_api\/web\/lists('{list_id}')\",\n \"notificationUrl\": \"https:\/\/{notification_url}\",\n \"expirationDateTime\": \"datetime'2021-12-31T11:59:00'\",\n \"clientState\": \"A string that represents client state\"\n}\n\u0026lt;\/code\u0026gt;\n\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis JSON request sets up a webhook subscription where '{site_url}' is the URL of your SharePoint site, '{list_id}' is the ID of the list you want to monitor, and '{notification_url}' is the URL that SharePoint will call with a notification when a change occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, SharePoint webhooks for watching files and folders enable developers to build applications that respond to changes in SharePoint data in real-time. 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One such API is the ability to watch files and folders for changes. While Microsoft SharePoint Online does not have a direct \"Watch Files\/Folders\" endpoint in their classic REST API, you can use webhooks to get notifications about changes to SharePoint lists, which includes document libraries or specific items such as files and folders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWebhooks allow your application to be notified when a specific event occurs on a SharePoint site. In the context of files and folders, a webhook can be configured to send a notification when there are any changes, such as when a file is added, updated, deleted, or when properties of a file or folder change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what can be done with SharePoint webhooks for watching files and folders:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-time Data Synchronization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications integrated with SharePoint can benefit from real-time data synchronization. Whenever a file or folder is modified, the webhook can trigger an event in your application to update its data repository, ensuring that users always have the latest information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkflow Triggers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkflows can be initiated in response to changes in files or folders. For example, an update to a file could trigger a review process, or the creation of a new folder could start an onboarding process in a project management system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContent Management and Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganizations that need to maintain strict content management policies can use webhooks to enforce rules and compliance. For instance, if a sensitive file is moved or shared incorrectly, a webhook can notify administrators immediately for them to take appropriate action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAudit and Reporting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking changes in SharePoint can be crucial for audit purposes. Webhooks allow for the collection of data regarding file and folder modifications, which can be used for reporting and auditing user activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Notifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom notification systems can be built using webhooks. Users can receive personalized notifications based on changes to files or folders they are interested in or responsible for managing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegration with Other Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharePoint data can be integrated with other services using webhooks. For instance, changes to a Sharepoint document library can update a record in a CRM system, or a new file upload can trigger a data backup in an external storage service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo solve problems effectively with SharePoint webhooks, you must register a webhook subscription for a specific SharePoint list. When an event occurs, SharePoint sends an HTTP POST payload to the subscriber's notification URL. The application at this URL then handles the payload to perform various actions as per the configured logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an example of how to register a webhook subscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\n\u0026lt;code\u0026gt;\nPOST https:\/\/{site_url}\/_api\/web\/lists('{list_id}')\/subscriptions\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{\n \"resource\": \"https:\/\/{site_url}\/_api\/web\/lists('{list_id}')\",\n \"notificationUrl\": \"https:\/\/{notification_url}\",\n \"expirationDateTime\": \"datetime'2021-12-31T11:59:00'\",\n \"clientState\": \"A string that represents client state\"\n}\n\u0026lt;\/code\u0026gt;\n\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis JSON request sets up a webhook subscription where '{site_url}' is the URL of your SharePoint site, '{list_id}' is the ID of the list you want to monitor, and '{notification_url}' is the URL that SharePoint will call with a notification when a change occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, SharePoint webhooks for watching files and folders enable developers to build applications that respond to changes in SharePoint data in real-time. This capability helps solve problems related to data synchronization, workflow automation, content management, auditing, notification systems, and integration with external services.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Microsoft SharePoint Online Watch Files/Folders Integration
