Box MCP for AI. Manage files, folders, and permissions instantly.
Works with every AI agent you already use
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How this MCP server connects to your AI agent
Box connects your AI agent directly to enterprise cloud content management. You control all files, folders, and permissions across your corporate storage system using natural conversation.
Need to find a specific document's version history or set up team access rights? This MCP lets you manage complex digital libraries without leaving your workspace.
What AI agents can do with Box Automation
Create collaboration
Shares a folder with another person, assigning them a specific access role like editor or viewer.
Create folder
Builds a new folder structure within your Box account.
Get current user
Retrieves details about the user who is currently signed into the system.
Search across all folders using keywords to find specific documents or directories when you don't know their location.
List the contents of any directory, retrieving detailed metadata about every item inside.
Invite users to specific folders and assign them precise roles like 'editor' or 'viewer'.
Get detailed information about any single file, including its size, creator, version history, and parent folder.
Instantly build new folders within the Box hierarchy using natural language commands.
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What AI agents can do with Box MCP with 10 Tools
Use these tools to perform every common file system operation—from searching content by keyword to managing complex team collaborations.
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Start using Box on VinkiusCreate Collaboration
Shares a folder with another person, assigning them a specific access role like editor or viewer.
Create Folder
Builds a new folder structure within your Box account.
Get Current User
Retrieves details about the user who is currently signed into the system.
Delete File
Permanently removes a single file from Box.
Delete Folder
Removes an entire folder, including its contents, if the recursive flag is set to...
Get File Info
Gathers detailed metadata about a specific file, covering size, hash, and version details.
Get Folder Info
Retrieves high-level information about a directory, including its creator and last modified dates.
List Folder Items
Shows every item inside a specified folder, giving you an overview of the contents.
Search Content
Finds files and folders across your entire Box account using descriptive keywords.
Update File
Renames a file or changes its description metadata.
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Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This connection provides 10 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.
The pain of the digital deep dive is real., Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway
Think about how you currently find crucial files. You open your browser, navigate to the shared drive link, and then manually click into a folder named 'Project X - Final' which might actually be nested inside '2024 Reports > Q3'. Then, you have to scroll through dozens of documents until you spot the one version you need.
With this MCP, your agent handles the entire traversal. You just ask, 'Where is the final approved document for Project X?' and it uses its tools to search and return the exact file ID and location in a single response. It turns tedious clicking into a simple conversation.
Box MCP: Full Content Lifecycle Control
Previously, setting up team access was a multi-step nightmare. You’d have to find the folder ID, then manually invite each person via email, and finally select their specific role (viewer or editor). It took minutes of tedious clicks for one project.
Now, you simply tell your agent: 'Invite Sarah and Tom to the Q4 Marketing folder as editors.' The MCP handles the entire `create_collaboration` sequence instantly. You get back perfect access control without ever touching a web interface.
What your AI can actually do with this
Your agent handles the heavy lifting of your cloud content workflow. Instead of navigating through dozens of browser tabs just to locate an old report or check who has editing rights, you ask for it. The AI talks directly to Box, giving you real-time data on file versions and folder contents.
You can build new folders from scratch, invite team members with specific roles like editor or viewer, and track down files using semantic keywords across your entire account. When paired through Vinkius, this MCP turns a massive corporate content repository into a conversational resource. Your agent acts as your dedicated digital librarian, managing everything from the initial folder setup to auditing access permissions.
019dd0c5-3a19-7126-b14d-93128714234c Here's how it actually works
The bottom line is that you talk to your AI client, and it does the clicking and data retrieval for you using Box’s full set of operational tools.
Subscribe to this MCP on Vinkius, then generate your developer or access token.
Connect your agent client (Claude, Cursor, etc.) to the MCP and provide the necessary authentication credentials.
Give a natural language command—like 'Find all drafts of Q3 reports'—and your agent uses the tools to retrieve the answer.
Who is this actually for?
Project Managers who hate manually verifying team access; Knowledge Workers stuck searching through outdated shared drives; or IT Leads needing to audit file permissions across an organization.
Setting up project spaces by creating new folders and immediately inviting stakeholders with the right collaboration roles.
Verifying a document’s version history or finding an internal resource using keywords without manually browsing folder paths.
Automating file audits by retrieving user profiles and checking the metadata of large groups of files to ensure compliance.
What Changes When You Connect
Stop wasting time on manual searches. Use search_content to find any file or folder across your entire account by simply describing what you need.
Simplify team setup. With create_collaboration, you grant precise access roles (editor, viewer) to new users in minutes—no more guessing permissions.
Get the full picture instantly. Running get_file_info gives you version history, size, and SHA1 hashes on any document without opening it.
Build structure with speed. Use create_folder to rapidly scaffold an entire project directory just by asking your agent to do it.
Stay informed on who's logged in. The get_current_user tool lets you confirm identity and pull account-level metadata for auditing purposes.
See it in action
Auditing departmental compliance
An IT lead needs to know which team members have access to the HR folder. Instead of running multiple reports, they prompt their agent to use get_folder_info and get_current_user, compiling a full list of owners and permissions for immediate review.
Onboarding a new project team
A Project Manager needs to set up a new client folder. They ask the agent to run create_folder for 'Client X' and then immediately use create_collaboration to add three team members, assigning them editor rights.
Tracking down an old contract version
A Knowledge Worker remembers that the Q4 marketing plan was stored somewhere. They ask their agent to run search_content for 'Q4 Marketing Plan draft', and it returns three matches, allowing them to select the correct file ID.
Cleaning up old project data
An admin needs to retire an entire defunct client folder. They prompt the agent to use list_folder_items first (to confirm contents) and then execute delete_folder with the recursive flag.
The honest tradeoffs
Trying to delete a full directory
A user tries to manually delete an entire project folder, but gets an error because it contains 45 files and subfolders. They end up spending an hour renaming things just to make the deletion work.
You don't need to rename anything. Just tell your agent to use delete_folder on the directory ID, making sure to include the recursive flag so it clears everything in one go.
Searching without context
A user searches for 'budget' and gets thousands of results, including old drafts from 2018 that are irrelevant. They waste time sifting through noise.
Be specific. Use search_content by saying: 'Find the final budget proposal for Q3 in the Marketing folder.' This limits the search scope greatly.
Overwriting metadata manually
A team member realizes a file needs a better description but has to open it, find the settings tab, and copy-paste the new text. It's slow and error prone.
Tell your agent to use update_file on the specific document ID and provide the full new description. The change happens instantly without opening the file.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if your primary pain point is managing, organizing, or auditing content stored in a large corporate cloud drive like Box. You need an agent to handle complex file system operations, such as finding specific versions of documents (get_file_info), setting up collaboration permissions (create_collaboration), or navigating deep folder structures without clicking through dozens of links.
Don't use this MCP if your main task is communicating via email or running simple database queries. If you just need to send a message, use an external messaging MCP. If you only need to check pricing data, look for a dedicated finance MCP type. This tool requires access to file metadata and folder IDs; it’s not a general utility.
Questions you might have
How do I find all files related to 'Alpha' using Box MCP? +
You use the search_content tool and provide keywords like 'Alpha'. The agent will return a list of matching file IDs and names from across your entire account.
What is the difference between listing folders and searching with Box MCP? +
Listing items (list_folder_items) shows you everything inside one specific folder. Searching (search_content) looks for keywords in files across many different, unrelated folders.
Can I change a file's name using Box MCP? +
Yes, the update_file tool allows you to rename an existing document or folder simply by giving the agent the target ID and the new name.
Does Box MCP let me see who currently owns a folder? +
You can get detailed metadata using get_folder_info which provides information about the folder's creator and last modified dates, helping you track ownership.
What if I want to remove an entire project directory from Box MCP? +
Use the delete_folder tool. Remember that for it to work on a full directory, you must specify the recursive flag so it deletes all contents along with the folder itself.
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