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Box MCP for AI. Manage files, folders, and permissions instantly.

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…and any MCP-compatible client

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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.

+ 7 more capabilities included
Locate and discover files

Search across all folders using keywords to find specific documents or directories when you don't know their location.

Audit folder structures

List the contents of any directory, retrieving detailed metadata about every item inside.

Manage team access and permissions

Invite users to specific folders and assign them precise roles like 'editor' or 'viewer'.

Retrieve file deep-dive metadata

Get detailed information about any single file, including its size, creator, version history, and parent folder.

Create and organize structures

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.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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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.

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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Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Claude AI

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Box integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
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  • Publish to catalog or keep private
Start building

Make Your AI Do More

Start with Box, then connect any of our 5,100+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,100+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Every connection is secured and compliant automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
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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.

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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.

Built & Managed by Vinkius 30s setup 10 tools

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All 10 tools are live and waiting. You're up and running in seconds.

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