Introducing K-Pulse from Kaboodle Software
K-Pulse is a SharePoint Framework solution for delivering brief messages on intranets. K-Pulse is now available on the Microsoft Marketplace and offers freemium functionality. Give it a go for free!
SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
Introducing K-Folder Links for SharePoint Online
Customers often struggle to quickly access key folders in SharePoint without navigating through the library’s folder structure. The Quick Links Web Part, while popular, has limitations like manual configuration and static links. To address these issues, K-Folder Links has been launched to enhance navigation features and simplify access with a freemium model.
Introducing K-Charts
K-Charts is a SharePoint extension developed for creating visual data dashboards using Chart.js, offering interactive graphs and multiple data source integration. Launched after five years of development, it features a freemium model with enhanced capabilities over standard options. Users can easily build charts and update data directly from the visuals, making it user-friendly.
Getting started with SharePoint Development with Codex
Quite taken by Codex My mate, and 5 x MVP, Chris Grist, doesn’t go in for SPFx development much. He’d
Calling Azure AI APIs from a Function App: Pt2 (Technical Configuration)
This article outlines the technical steps to integrate Azure AI services with a SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solution. It discusses setting up Azure Function Apps to connect SPFx clients with AI models using processes like text embedding and Response Augmented Generation (RAG). The solution enhances document conversion and knowledge-based interactions.
Calling an Azure Function App from the SharePoint Framework
This article discusses configuring Azure Function Apps secured by Entra ID for an SPFx solution, K-Docs Publish, which enables a knowledge base to be set up in SharePoint Online. It details challenges faced during development and outlines essential steps for establishing Entra ID App Registration and ensuring proper Azure Function authentication for secure operations.
Our Submission for the 2026 SharePoint Hackathon: K-Docs Publish
In February, I was challenged to develop a submission for the SharePoint Hackathon 2026. I came up with K-Docs Publish, a replacement for our outdated Word to Wiki solution. The aim is to enhance accessibility to corporate information while leveraging AI.
SharePoint Favicons
A favicon is a small icon representing a website, enhancing branding and user experience. However, SharePoint lacks native support for custom favicons. K-Favicon, a free third-party tool, allows users to set unique favicons for individual sites, hubs, and across a tenancy, improving professional appearance and user engagement.
Pants Down, Emperors Clothes and my disappointment over the retirement of the SharePoint SendEmail API
Microsoft deprecating the SharePoint SendEmail REST API without clear communication has left me disappointed and the only viable alternative is to use the Graph API which adds friction as it requires Global Admin approval. But I argue that the whole system is flawed as it works at API permission level globally and fails to distinguish between requesting apps.
Full Bleed Web Parts in the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
A great deal of my working life is spent developing custom solution using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx). For many years
A rather useful empty SPFx property pane control
Introduction When developing custom client web parts using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) you invariably need a add web part property
Creating Web Part that Support Single Part App Pages in SharePoint Online
I’ve been working with the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development method for a while now and I must admit that whilst