How to Use the Box MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I find Box files using the Cursor agent?

Call the searchcontent tool within your chat. Your agent will query your storage and return the requested file information.

Q: Can I use Cursor to create Box folders for my project?

You can absolutely use createfolder to generate new directories. Just provide the parent ID and the folder name to your agent.

Bring your Box documents into the Cursor editor for better context.

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Sync Box assets in Cursor

Keep your project files synced without switching tabs. You can call `list_folder_items` to see exactly what is in your root or subdirectories while you write code. Cursor pulls this data directly into your agent context. It makes referencing live documentation or assets simple during your coding session.

Update file attributes in Cursor

Rename files or adjust descriptions without leaving your IDE. The `update_file` tool lets you modify metadata as you push updates to your repo. It keeps your cloud storage aligned with your local workspace. You define the changes, and your agent executes them against your Box storage.

Verify user identity in Cursor

Check exactly who is making changes by calling `get_current_user`. It provides the account details linked to your session so you know which permissions apply. You can run this check anytime you need to confirm your access level. It keeps your workflow transparent while working in Cursor.

Setup guide

Set up Box MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Box MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Box transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Box tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/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 Cursor

Call the `search_content` tool within your chat. Your agent will query your storage and return the requested file information.

You can absolutely use `create_folder` to generate new directories. Just provide the parent ID and the folder name to your agent.

No. Vinkius manages your authentication via a single endpoint token. Cursor never sees or stores your actual credentials.

Yes. If you need to remove a folder and its contents, use the `delete_folder` tool with the recursive flag enabled.

It shares file names, sizes, and SHA1 hashes to help you track versions. Your content remains encrypted and private during these transfers.

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