ms365sync 0.3.3

A Python library for syncing files between Microsoft 365 SharePoint and local storage

MS365Sync

Sync files between Microsoft 365 SharePoint and your local machine with permission tracking.

What it does

• Downloads files from SharePoint document libraries to local folders
• Tracks file permissions and detects changes
• Syncs only when files are modified (smart sync)
• Works via command line or Python code

Quick Start

1. Install

pip install ms365sync

2. Setup Azure App

1. Go to Azure Portal → Azure Active Directory → App registrations
2. Create new app registration
3. Add these API permissions: Sites.Read.All, Files.Read.All (Application permissions)
4. Create a client secret
5. Grant admin consent

3. Configure

Create a .env file:

TENANT_ID=your-azure-tenant-id
CLIENT_ID=your-azure-client-id
CLIENT_SECRET=your-azure-client-secret

4. Use it

Command line:

ms365sync \
  --sharepoint-host "yourcompany.sharepoint.com" \
  --site-name "Your Site Name" \
  --doc-library "Documents"

Python code:

from ms365sync import SharePointSync

sync = SharePointSync(
    sharepoint_host="yourcompany.sharepoint.com",
    site_name="Your Site Name", 
    doc_library="Documents"
)

changes = sync.sync()
print(f"Synced {changes['total_files']} files")

What you get

After running sync:

├── data/               # Your SharePoint files
└── .permissions.json   # Permission tracking
sync_logs/              # Sync operation logs

Need help?

• Check the examples/ folder for more usage patterns
• Report issues: GitHub Issues
• Email: [e-mail]