Command-line SharePoint tree viewer for administrators and power users
xtree lists remote SharePoint document libraries as a hierarchical tree directly in the terminal, showing directories and files without a browser. David M. Anderson built the tool for Windows administrators and power users who prefer shell workflows; it uses the Microsoft Graph API and shared authentication with other Excelano tools. Key controls include target library URLs, configurable traversal depth, and directory-only modes, making it suited to scripted audits and fast remote inspection of repository layouts.
What the tool does and how it fits into SharePoint workflows
xtree generates a Unix-style directory tree for SharePoint libraries by querying Microsoft Graph API and rendering results in the terminal. The app accepts target document library URLs and local/remote path arguments, so you can run a single command to produce a hierarchical listing suitable for piping into scripts or saving to a log file. This design places directory inspection into automated maintenance and audit workflows.
How it affects system and network resources during use
xtree runs as a native command-line utility on Windows, so CPU and memory impact stays at typical CLI levels rather than web-browser overhead. Network activity is limited to Graph API requests for the requested scopes and traversal depth; specifying a smaller -L value reduces remote calls and the amount of returned metadata. The minimal local footprint supports running the tool in background scripts or scheduled tasks.
Safety model and authentication behaviour for administrators
xtree authenticates via device-code OAuth through Microsoft Graph and caches a refresh token for silent future sign-ins, which avoids repeated interactive sign-ins. The tool reads remote metadata but does not claim to modify content; shared authentication cache with sibling tools like xfind and xql centralizes credentials across the Excelano suite. Multi-tenant Azure app registration support lets it operate across different SharePoint tenants when allowed.
Required skill level and workflow implications for operators
The interface follows Unix-shaped CLI conventions, so familiarity with command flags and terminals is expected. Administrators can specify flags such as -L for depth and switch to directory-only output; casual users who prefer graphical navigation will not find a GUI alternative within the tool. The shared token cache eases transitions between Excelano commands for users who already work in scripted or shell-driven environments.
Practical recommendation for the intended technical audience
For Windows-based administrators and DevOps engineers who need quick, scriptable views of SharePoint library structure, xtree provides a focused, low-overhead terminal workflow and centralized authentication across related tools. Its command-line orientation and reliance on Microsoft Graph make it best for operators comfortable with OAuth device flows and shell flags. Recommended.
