How to connect Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses
Create a New Scenario to Connect Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses
In the workspace, click the โCreate New Scenarioโ button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node โ a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Microsoft SharePoint Online, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Microsoft SharePoint Online or OpenAI Responses will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Microsoft SharePoint Online or OpenAI Responses, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Microsoft SharePoint Online Node
Select the Microsoft SharePoint Online node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Microsoft SharePoint Online
Click on the Microsoft SharePoint Online node to configure it. You can modify the Microsoft SharePoint Online URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the OpenAI Responses Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Microsoft SharePoint Online node, select OpenAI Responses from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within OpenAI Responses.


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Authenticate OpenAI Responses
Now, click the OpenAI Responses node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your OpenAI Responses settings. Authentication allows you to use OpenAI Responses through Latenode.
Configure the Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that donโt require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Microsoft SharePoint Online, OpenAI Responses, and any additional nodes, donโt forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking โRun onceโ and triggering an event to check if the Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses
Microsoft SharePoint Online + OpenAI Responses + Microsoft Teams: When a new file is uploaded to SharePoint, it sends the content to OpenAI to generate a summary. The summary is then posted to a specified channel in Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft SharePoint Online + OpenAI Responses + Slack: When a new message is posted to a specific Slack channel, it checks SharePoint for documents and uses OpenAI to answer questions about those documents. The AI's response is then sent back to the Slack channel.
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About Microsoft SharePoint Online
Automate SharePoint Online document management using Latenode. Trigger flows on file changes, move documents based on content, or update metadata without code. Streamline approvals and notifications with visual workflows, integrating SharePoint with other apps. Benefit from flexible logic and scalable execution.
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About OpenAI Responses
Need AI-powered text generation? Use OpenAI Responses in Latenode to automate content creation, sentiment analysis, and data enrichment directly within your workflows. Streamline tasks like generating product descriptions or classifying customer feedback. Latenode lets you chain AI tasks with other services, adding logic and routing based on results โ all without code.
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FAQ Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses
How can I connect my Microsoft SharePoint Online account to OpenAI Responses using Latenode?
To connect your Microsoft SharePoint Online account to OpenAI Responses on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Microsoft SharePoint Online and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically summarize SharePoint documents with AI?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it simple to trigger OpenAI Responses to summarize new documents uploaded to Microsoft SharePoint Online, saving time and improving content accessibility.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Microsoft SharePoint Online with OpenAI Responses?
Integrating Microsoft SharePoint Online with OpenAI Responses allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Generating meeting summaries from documents in SharePoint.
- Classifying SharePoint documents using AI-driven topic extraction.
- Creating automated responses based on SharePoint content changes.
- Extracting key data points from uploaded documents using AI.
- Generating titles and descriptions for new files in SharePoint.
How secure is Microsoft SharePoint Online data when using Latenode?
Latenode uses secure authentication and encryption methods to protect your Microsoft SharePoint Online data, ensuring privacy and compliance within your workflows.
Are there any limitations to the Microsoft SharePoint Online and OpenAI Responses integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Large volumes of data processing from Microsoft SharePoint Online may impact performance.
- The integration relies on the availability and limits of the OpenAI Responses API.
- Complex document formats in Microsoft SharePoint Online might require custom parsing.