How to Use the Box MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search for Box files in Claude Desktop?

Use the searchcontent tool. Type your query into the chat, and your agent will find the relevant files or folders stored in your account.

Q: Does this MCP server allow Claude Desktop to delete my files?

Yes, it provides the deletefile and deletefolder tools. Your agent performs these actions only when you explicitly authorize the request.

Q: What happens if I try to delete a non-empty folder in Box from Claude Desktop?

The server will return an error unless you invoke deletefolder with the recursive flag set to true. This prevents accidental data loss during cleanup.

Manage your Box files directly from Claude Desktop with this MCP server.

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Direct file and folder management

Stop jumping between your browser and Claude Desktop. You can use `create_folder` to organize project assets or `delete_folder` to clean up old directories without leaving your conversation. Everything happens inside your chat window. Just tell your agent to move things around and watch the `list_folder_items` tool pull in the current state of your workspace.

Control sharing from Claude Desktop

Your agent handles permissions so you do not have to. Use `create_collaboration` to grant access to specific users by defining their email and role directly in your prompt. It handles the heavy lifting of user assignment. You just define the folder ID and the user's role to get the job done.

Query file metadata

Get the details you need to verify document versions before you reference them in your work. The `get_file_info` tool gives you SHA1 hashes, file sizes, and parent folder locations instantly. You can also use `search_content` to find specific files when you only know part of the name. It saves you from digging through the Box interface manually.

Setup guide

Set up Box MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

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 MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

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

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Box MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under box-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Box MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the `search_content` tool. Type your query into the chat, and your agent will find the relevant files or folders stored in your account.

Yes, it provides the `delete_file` and `delete_folder` tools. Your agent performs these actions only when you explicitly authorize the request.

Claude Desktop only accesses files you explicitly authorize through your active session. We handle your authentication securely so your data remains isolated.

The server will return an error unless you invoke `delete_folder` with the recursive flag set to true. This prevents accidental data loss during cleanup.

Your connection uses a single endpoint token managed by Vinkius. We touch only your file metadata and folder structures to keep your documents private and secure.

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