As more teams begin experimenting with SharePoint agents, it’s becoming clear just how powerful they can be. Whether you’re using them to automate document workflows, respond to user queries, or integrate with other Microsoft 365 tools, agents are quickly becoming a go-to feature for power users and admins alike.
But with all that testing and tinkering comes a natural next step: cleanup.
If you’ve been creating agents to explore functionality or prototype ideas, you’ll eventually want to delete the ones you no longer need. And if you’ve landed here by searching “Delete SharePoint Agents”, you’re in the right place.
Why You Might Want to Delete SharePoint Agents
When you’re in discovery mode, it’s easy to spin up multiple agents to test different use cases. Maybe you created one to handle document tagging, another to monitor list changes, and a third just to see what’s possible.
But over time, those agents can clutter your environment, cause confusion, or even interfere with production workflows if left unchecked. Deleting unused or outdated agents helps keep your SharePoint environment clean, secure, and easier to manage.
How To Delete SharePoint Agents (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how to delete a SharePoint agent:
Deleting A SharePoint Agent
1. Go to the Document Library Where the Agent Was Created
- Agents are saved as
.agentfiles, named after the agent itself. - For example, an agent called “My Agent” will be saved as “My Agent.agent”.
- If you weren’t in a specific library when creating the agent, it will be stored in the default Documents library.
2. Locate the .agent File
- Open the appropriate document library in SharePoint.
- Use the search bar or sort by file type to find files ending in
.agent.
3. Delete the Agent File
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) next to the agent file.
- Select Delete.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
⚠️ Note: Deleting the .agent file will permanently remove the agent and its functionality from your site.
Pro Tip: Document Before You Delete
Before you hit delete, consider documenting what the agent did – especially if it was part of a test or pilot. A quick screenshot or note in your team’s knowledge base can save time later if you want to recreate it or explain its purpose to others. Make sure to grab a copy of the system instructions as well!
Final Thoughts
Deleting SharePoint agents is a small but important part of managing your digital workspace. As you explore what’s possible with automation, don’t forget to clean up behind the scenes. It keeps your environment lean, your users focused, and your admins happy.
If you’re just getting started with SharePoint agents, stay tuned… I’ll be sharing more tips soon on how to build smarter, more efficient agents that actually make your life easier.
