Questions tagged [rest]
The REST (Representational State Transfer) interface in provides access to lists and libraries as a relational data service. A core concept of any RESTful interface is the resource, and in SharePoint Foundation, lists and items are represented as HTTP resources that can be addressed by remote URLs.
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REST API filter by start and end dates using 'today'
I'm new to filtering dates with REST in SP but am trying to do something like below but am not sure how to get today's date in as a variable into the request. I don't think I'm too far off so any help ...
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REST expand people column
I have a list with a people column called AssignedTo. I'm making a rest call:
.../_api/web/Lists/GetByTitle('listname')/Items?$expand=AssignedTo&$select=*,AssignedTo/Title
Which is successfully ...
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REST API OData Filter on Boolean not Working
When I perform a REST query to the following URL:
_api/web/lists/getbytitle('BtProjects')/items?$filter=Active eq true
I receive only the one item that has this field marked as false. I get the same ...
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Send E-mail from javascript using REST API
I want to send email using Javascript/jQuery using REST API in SharePoint.
I have tried _api/SP.Utilities.Utility.SendEmail and this is my code:
Code
$.ajax({
contentType: 'application/...
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Expanding columns in lookup fields
Using the SharePoint 2013 REST API,
Can I get more than one column from the lookup column by using the $select and $expand endpoints?
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How can I authenticate SharePoint REST calls from JavaScript?
I have been banging my head against a wall on this problem for weeks now
Warning and Disclaimer .. I have very little JavaScript experience when it comes to REST / Web Services
I have an on premises ...
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Adding new list item using REST
I am currently using Office 365 and lots of REST queries to display data. However I am now creating my own forms using Bootstrap and jQuery.
However, how do I use REST to add the data to the list?
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SharePoint 2013 REST expand and filter issue
I've been using REST for a lot of tasks, and with the recently added $batch endpoint, it's more fun than ever.
There is one thing bugging me though, and I'd like to share it with you, perhaps someone ...
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REST POST: How to add a list item with 'people and group', 'choice,' and 'URL' fields?
I am trying to create a form for a SharePoint Hosted app that will allow users to request a teamsite. The form writes to a list that is contained in the SharePoint site collection, from which a timer ...
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Rest API - $filter multiple values
Assuming there is a list of Students each with a zip-code, how can I get records for multiple (but not all) zip-codes.
When using $filter how do specify multiple values?
Here's what I have so far:
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REST list item delete does not go to Recycle Bin
I have a SharePoint 2013 autohosted app with a number of lists inside of it. I would like to be able to soft delete a list item using the REST API and have it go to the Recycle Bin instead of being ...
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SharePoint 2013 REST - Create list item with user field and lookup field
I'm trying to add an SPListItem to an SPList via REST, but have a problem with User or Group and Lookup (information already on this site).
function adddullitem() {
var item = {
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REST with $filter for List Items in Sharepoint 2013
Sharepoint 2013, REST API, native C++ application:
I want to get all Folder items from the list. Try
/_api/Web/Lists(guid'GUID')/Items?$filter=FileSystemObjectType+eq+1
and get HTTP 400 Bed request. ...
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var restURLAuthors = _spPageContextInfo.webAbsoluteUrl + "/_api/web/lists/getbytitle('GoGreenReport')/items?$select=EncodedAbsUrl,FileRef&$filter=Project_x0020_Name eq '"+$("#ddnProjectName").val()...
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Replacing SOD with fetch (handling JS library dependencies - *in the future*)
Anticipating a future, I am experimenting with User Custom Actions in the new Document Library View Microsoft has so kindly provided to the First Release Office365 tenants.
Since there is almost ...
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Getting document name using REST (not title) while filtering document library
I am trying to filter through a list and return metadata of the documents in that filter. How do I return the name of a document from a document library using REST while being able to filter the ...
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Updating Lookup Values with the REST API
Is it possible to update a List Item's Lookup Field Value via the Rest API? I can retrieve the field value if I use $select and $expand, but I can't find documentation anywhere that explains how to ...
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Basic batched GET requests using REST API
I'm hunting around on the web right now for some basic (preferably working) examples of making a batch of GET requests using the new $batch endpoint in O365 with the REST API.
I've located some good ...
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Get the group of the current user using REST API
I'm trying to get the group of current user.
By using this code:
function checkGroup() {
var group = ["D", "Sup", "A", "CP"];
for (var i = 0; i < group.length; i++) {
if (isMember(...
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SharePoint REST API getbytitle with ampersand in title?
Trying to use the SP2013 REST API to ping a library with the title "Prep & Admin Docs" and I can't use getbyID as this snippet will be used in multiple sites where the GUID of the list will vary.
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Distinguish between approved and not approved items (REST api)
I don´t want to ask the same question here again. But to understand the origin of my question this could be helpful (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/26054246/sharepoint-2013-fetch-only-last-...
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Is it possible to create a Document Set using REST API
I know this can be done using the JSOM, but is it possible via the REST API to create a document set?
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How to get all properties of all users in SharePoint 2013 Rest API?
I am using this code to get all properties for just myself (current user). But how can I change this so that I can get the same data but for all the users in SharePoint?
var oldurl = ...
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REST and CSOM much slower than List Web Service
lists.asmx = Web Service
listdata.svc = REST API
client.svc = CSOM
Using JavaScript to query a list using the 3 available APIs, I'm finding lists.asmx responds much faster than listdata.svc or client....
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Getting data from SharePoint Online with an App, service to service
I have registered an App in my SharePoint Online, and I can use it's ID and secret with the Office Dev PnP PowerShell library. Works like a charm. Now the issue is that we are trying to connect to the ...
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How do I update a Hyperlink field using the REST API?
I have a SharePoint 2013 page that I want to make updates to a hyperlink field in a list. I'm calling the REST API using JavaScript + jQuery.
My code (my hyperlink field is Timesheet_x0020_Page):
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Which one is faster CSOM or JSOM
Understanding which one has better performance for performing CRUD operation in SharePoint List, CSOM or JSOM?
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How to access a custom field of a list using REST
I'm trying to get information from a list in a custom SPField called "My Field" with the internal name "MyField" using this JavaScript code:
$.ajax({
url: "http://<URL>/_api/web/lists/...
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How to get SPFieldChoice values using rest api SharePoint 2013?
I have a choice field in my list. I can get it values using server object model by following way
List<string> fieldList;
SPList spList = spWeb.Lists[listName];
SPFieldChoice field = (...
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Get all Files and Folders in one call
I want to get all the files and folders contained inside a SharePoint folder in one rest API call.
We have the below API to get all the folders inside a folder
<YouDomainServer>/_api/Web/...
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How can I query for "AssignedTo = [ME]" using REST?
It is quite common to use "Assigned To = [Me]" in SharePoint views to list the tasks / items which are assigned to the current user. This of course includes both the items which are directly assigned ...
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How to send a "like" or "unlike" command via REST API?
The structure of my REST-API Url is /_api/Web/Lists/GetByTitle('FAQ')/Items.
Each item can be liked by users (like in discussion boards).
How can I send a "Like" or "Unlike" command via REST?
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Paging using REST/OData with SP 2013
I'm trying to do paging on a document library (also trying this on a list) with SP 2013 using REST/OData but I can't seem to get the skipping of items working.
Here are some examples of URLs that I'm ...
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Check users group membership via REST API using AD-Groups in SP-Groups
I am aware that similar questions have been asked around here but none of them answers the part of AD-Groups that are used inside of SP-Groups.
I have several SP-Groups in my teamsite. I follow best ...
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SharePoint 2013 Call the REST API from SharePoint hosted app
I've successfully deployed a SharePoint Hosted App to Office 365 and my local on premise installation. All the app aims to do is call the REST API for the user profile manager to get the profile ...
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Can't upload a non-text file to SharePoint App via REST API
I am using the following REST code to add a file as an attachment to a SharePoint 2013 list item.
<asp:Content ContentPlaceHolderId="PlaceHolderMain" runat="server">
<SharePoint:ScriptLink ...
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Filter by calculated column with rest api in Sharepoint 2013?
Apparently you can't filter by calculated column with SharePoint 2013 REST API? The calculated column in question returns a string.
http://site/_api/web/lists/getbytitle('TestList')/items?$filter=...
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SharePoint REST API call with more than 500 rows
I have an AJAX call querying the SharePoint REST API which will return more than 500 rows:
$.ajax(
{
url: _spPageContextInfo.webAbsoluteUrl + "/_api/search/query?querytext='...
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Retrieve site collection quota and used storage from REST or JSOM
Is there a way to retrieve the amount of storage used and the quota limit for the Site Collection using the JSOM client or the REST web services?
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Create multiple items via REST API
I'm looking to bulk create items to decrease the amount of calls being made in my application. In this instance, I'm working on a calendar control that has different needs than what SharePoint OOTB ...
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Retrieve toplevel site's subsites using REST _api
I'm currently working on an iOS app which uses _api-services to retrieve data stored in documents libraries of a SharePoint Online. Consuming _api/web/Lists/ works well so far. At the moment the REST ...
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Web/Lists/GetByTitle returns only 100 rows
I am facing a problem in Web/Lists/GetByTitle method. By default, it returns only 100 rows.
I changed it to
http://sitename/_api/Web/Lists/GetByTitle('list')/Items?$top=300.
When I hit this URL ...
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How to get all items in a view using REST API
by using rest api
I get items like this
http://mydomain/_api/web/lists/GetByTitle('MyList')/Items
I get the view like this and naturally in it I have the GUID
http://mydomain/_api/web/lists/...
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getFileByServerRelativeURL fails when the filename contains a quote
I'm using the SharePoint online REST API. Things generally work fine, but I'm failing to figure out how to get information about a file (document) that contains a quote in its name. Here's my REST ...
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What is the permission level for REST Query?
If I execute the REST Query using JavaScript and I am logged in to the SharePoint with Visitor privileges then will my code be able to query the administrative data like getting the column name and so ...
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Manage File permissions using REST API
Is there a way to manage File permissions (roles) using the REST API?
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/office/jj860569(v=office.15).aspx
I'm developing an app asking for permission on the fly:
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sharepoint 2013 rest api upload image
I want to upload image or create image in Sharepoint 2013 document library using rest api (Javascript)
my code to get bite array from input type file element is
var reader = new FileReader();
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How to avoid _metadata in a REST response (listData.svc)
I am pulling data from a SharePoint list with listData.svc, and _metadata represent more than half of the response content.
Is there a way to return list fields only, without the metadata?
Below an ...
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Creating Lookup column using rest which can take multiple values
To create a lookup column..
$.ajax({
url: "https://test/_api/Lists/getbytitle('abc')/fields/addfield",
type: "POST",
data: "{ 'parameters': { '__metadata': { 'type': 'SP....
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REST API Query Syntax
I'm trying to pull back all Projects that are Active and have a ProjectName="X". ProjectName is a lookup and Active is Yes/No. Here's what I have built:
http://<siteurl>/_api/lists/getbytitle('...
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