How to get folders and files separately using graph drives API ?

Question

I understand that the /children endpoint does not support the $filter parameter.
htps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/501232/microsoft-graph-drive-filter-children-folder-file.html

Is there any way to get folder and file separately ?
From the application's performance point of view, it is crucial that we can get only files excluding folders.

It is possible to get only folder like this (but not supported).
GET https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/drives/{drive ID}/root:{folder path}:/children?filter=folder%20ne%20null

Getting file only doesn't work.
GET https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/drives/{drive ID}/root:{folder path}:/children?filter=file%20ne%20null

Answer 1

Hi @Yumihiko Tsuzuki ,

Per my research, currently we cannot getting folders and files separately under a folder using Graph API.

You could submit the feature request in Microsoft 365 Developer Platform. They may take this into consideration.

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Answer 2

Has there been an update to this? Are we now able to filter on folder v file? Thanks.