How to Identify the Default Document Library in the Response from GET /sites/{siteId}/drives?

Question

I am using the API endpoint "GET /sites/{siteId}/drives" to retrieve a list of libraries. I would like to inquire about how to identify the default document library within the response.

Specifically, I would appreciate answers to the following questions:

1. In the response from "GET /sites/{siteId}/drives", is there a specific flag or property that indicates the default document library?
2. If such a flag or property does not exist, could you provide the recommended method or best practices for identifying the default document library?

Thank you for your assistance.

Answer 1

Hi @Takamoto Ide,

Thanks for your trust and we are pleased to offer assistance.

Based on the description and the research I have done, does the default file repository refer to the 'Documents' section located in the left navigation bar after creating a site? Please feel free to correct me if there is anything wrong.

If there is not anything wrong, it is suggested that you please note these properties:

• name: The name of the document library is Documents.
• webUrl: The URL path to the document library contains Shared%20Documents.
• createdBy: The document library is created by the System Account.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Moreover, if the issue can be fixed successfully, please click “Accept Answer” so that we can better archive the case and the other community members who are suffering the same issue can benefit from it.

Your kind contribution is much appreciated.

Answer 2

Hi Takamoto Ide,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft!

As per Microsoft documentation, to access a Site's default document library, your app requests the drive relationship on the Site.

GET /sites/{siteId}/drive

GET /sites/{siteId}/drives, there isn't a specific flag or property that directly indicates the default document library. The response will include a list of drives (document libraries) associated with the site, but it doesn't explicitly mark the default one.

Hope this helps.

If the answer is helpful, please click Accept Answer and kindly upvote. If you have any further questions about this answer, please click Comment.