How to Use the Box MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Box MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http box-mcp-server -- in your terminal. This updates your /.claude.json file automatically.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to share Box folders?

Yes. Claude Code calls createcollaboration with the target Box folder ID, the collaborator's email, and their role.

Q: How do I list Box root directory items in Claude Code?

Claude Code uses listfolderitems and passes the ID "0" to fetch and display all items in your Box root folder.

Q: How do I verify my Box identity in Claude Code?

Claude Code calls getcurrentuser to fetch and display your authenticated Box login details.

Manage Box file systems, collaborators, and metadata directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Scriptable Box directory management

The `create_folder` tool lets Claude Code generate new directories in Box right from your CLI. By sending a parent ID of "0", Claude Code spins up folders at the root level, ready for script pipelines. Once folders are created, Claude Code runs `create_collaboration` to share them. It inputs the collaborator's email and assigns roles like editor or previewer to automate access control.

Terminal-based Box search and inspection

The `search_content` tool lets Claude Code run deep searches across your Box files without a GUI. You can pipe terminal commands to Claude Code, and it will search Box to locate the exact file IDs you need. To inspect assets, Claude Code uses `get_file_info` to print file sizes, versions, and SHA1 hashes. It can also run `get_folder_info` to output creator details and modified timestamps to your shell.

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The `update_file` tool gives Claude Code the power to rename files and modify descriptions on Box. This is perfect for CI/CD scripts that need to tag files with build numbers or commit hashes. For file removal, Claude Code calls `delete_file` or `delete_folder`. If a folder has contents, Claude Code passes the recursive flag as true to clean out the directory in one command.

Setup guide

Set up Box MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see box-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Box transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Box tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http box-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Box MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Box MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http box-mcp-server -- ` in your terminal. This updates your `~/.claude.json` file automatically.

Yes. Claude Code calls `create_collaboration` with the target Box folder ID, the collaborator's email, and their role.

Claude Code uses `list_folder_items` and passes the ID "0" to fetch and display all items in your Box root folder.

Claude Code calls `get_current_user` to fetch and display your authenticated Box login details.

Your Box API tokens, directory structures, and file lists are handled strictly over encrypted HTTPS transport. Vinkius runs the MCP Server in a zero-trust sandbox, ensuring your credentials are never exposed or stored.

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