Update Tab

Update Microsoft Teams tab properties via PATCH API requests.

Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naftiko/microsoft-teams-sandbox --skill update-tab
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Skill: Update Tab
Source: https://github.com/naftiko/microsoft-teams-sandbox/tree/main/skills/update-tab
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naftiko/microsoft-teams-sandbox --skill update-tab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to update the properties of existing tabs within a Microsoft Teams channel, enabling dynamic adjustments to the tab's configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Update Tab Display Name: Change the visible name of a tab.
  • Modify Tab Configuration: Adjust underlying settings or content sources for a tab.
  • Use Case: You need to rename a "Wiki" tab to "Project Notes" or update the URL of a website tab to point to a new version of the content.

Quick Start

Update the display name of the tab with ID 'tab-123' in channel 'channel-abc' of team 'team-xyz' to 'New Tab Name'.

Frequently Asked Questions about Update Tab

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I update a Microsoft Teams tab display name via API?

To update a Microsoft Teams tab display name, you send a PATCH request to the Microsoft Teams API with valid team, channel, and tab identifiers along with an access token possessing the 'TeamsTab.ReadWrite.All' scope to modify tab details.

Can I modify the configuration settings of an existing Microsoft Teams channel tab?

Yes, you can modify the configuration settings of an existing Microsoft Teams channel tab by sending a PATCH request to the Microsoft Teams API targeting specific tab details using the required team, channel, and tab identifiers.

What permissions are required to change Microsoft Teams tab properties programmatically?

Changing Microsoft Teams tab properties programmatically requires an access token possessing the 'TeamsTab.ReadWrite.All' scope to authorize the PATCH request sent to the Microsoft Teams API for updating tab details.

What identifiers do I need to update tab properties in a Microsoft Teams channel?

Updating tab properties in a Microsoft Teams channel requires valid team, channel, and tab identifiers to target the specific tab, along with an access token possessing the 'TeamsTab.ReadWrite.All' scope for the API PATCH request.

Does the Microsoft Teams API support renaming a Wiki tab to a custom display name?

Yes, the Microsoft Teams API supports renaming a Wiki tab to a custom display name by sending a PATCH request that updates the tab's display name property using the valid team, channel, and tab identifiers.

What is the best way to adjust the content source URL of a website tab in Microsoft Teams?

The best way to adjust the content source URL of a website tab is to modify the tab's configuration settings via a PATCH request to the Microsoft Teams API, requiring valid identifiers and an access token with the 'TeamsTab.ReadWrite.All' scope.