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Fixing OneNote MCP Server Auth: TypeScript Rewrite Solves 401 Errors

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A developer rewrote a OneNote MCP server in TypeScript after hitting persistent 401 errors with Microsoft Graph API. The root cause was using application-level scopes that personal Microsoft accounts cannot consent to. Switching to delegated scopes resolved the issue for both personal and work accounts.

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The fix highlights a common Azure AD pitfall that can silently break integrations, but the real story is how MCP is driving developers to build practical AI tool connectors.
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