Box MCP Server with 10 Tools Ready for AI Agents

Name: Box
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Store, share, and collaborate on files securely with enterprise-grade cloud content management and governance controls. Unlock 10 tools ready out of the box. Connect this App Connector to instantly empower AI agents like Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client with advanced capabilities.

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What is the Box MCP Server?

The Box MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Box via 10 tools. Store, share, and collaborate on files securely with enterprise-grade cloud content management and governance controls. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.

Built-in capabilities (10)

create_collaborationcreate_folderdelete_filedelete_folderget_current_userget_file_infoget_folder_infolist_folder_itemssearch_contentupdate_file

Tools for your AI Agents to operate Box

Ask your AI agent "List all items in my Box root folder." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Box data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.

Why teams choose Vinkius

One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.

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The Box App Connector works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

Use all 10 Box tools with your AI agents right now

Empower your AI agents to connect to Box and securely perform advanced actions on Vinkius infrastructure. Beyond a simple connection, you gain an advanced AI Gateway that provides complete visibility into agent activity, ensuring maximum governance and optimized token usage.

create_collaboration

Requires the folder ID, the user's email (login), and an assigned role (e.g., "editor", "viewer", "previewer"). Share a folder with a collaborator

create_folder

Use parent ID "0" for the root folder. Create a new folder in Box

delete_file

Delete a file from Box

delete_folder

If the folder is not empty, you must set the recursive flag to true to delete all its contents. Delete a folder from Box

get_current_user

Use this to verify the current identity. Retrieve current Box user details

get_file_info

Includes size, SHA1 hash, version information, and parent folder details. Get details and metadata for a file

get_folder_info

Includes information about the parent folder, creator, and modified dates. Get details and metadata for a folder

list_folder_items

Note: Use ID "0" for the root folder. List all items within a folder

search_content

Useful for discovering items when the IDs are unknown. Search for files and folders

update_file

Can be used to rename the file or update its description. Update file attributes and metadata

What the Box MCP Server unlocks

Connect your Box account to any AI agent and take full control of your cloud content management and enterprise collaboration workflows through natural conversation.

What you can do

Folder Orchestration — Navigate through your entire Box directory structure programmatically, listing folder items and retrieving high-fidelity metadata in real-time
File Lifecycle Management — Access detailed information about individual files, including version history, size, and high-fidelity descriptions directly through your agent
Collaboration Intelligence — Programmatically manage folder collaborations by inviting team members with specific roles (editor, viewer) to ensure perfectly coordinated access
Search & Discovery — Use semantic keywords to search for specific files and folders across your entire Box account to maintain a perfectly coordinated digital library
User Visibility — Retrieve complete profile information for the authenticated user and manage account-level metadata for instant operational reporting

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your Developer Token (for testing) or Access Token (OAuth) from the Box Developer Console
3. Start managing your enterprise content from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

No more manual searching through browser tabs to find specific documents or check permissions. Your AI acts as your dedicated cloud content manager and digital librarian.

Who is this for?

Project Managers — instantly retrieve project files and manage team access using natural language commands
Knowledge Workers — verify document versions and search for internal resources without leaving your workspace
IT & Admin Leads — automate organizational file auditing and collaboration oversight through simple AI queries