How to Use the Box MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: Can I list files in Box using OpenAI Agents SDK functions?

Yes, just call listfolderitems with the appropriate ID. Using "0" targets your root directory, letting the agent traverse your folder tree programmatically.

Bring your Box files into your OpenAI Agents SDK workflow to manage content through direct, validated tool execution.

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Connect Box MCP to OpenAI Agents SDK

Create your Vinkius account to connect Box to OpenAI Agents SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Automated Box content management

Your agent can now handle file structure without manual input. Use `create_folder` to build out project directories or `delete_folder` to prune old, empty workspaces. Everything happens through the OpenAI Agents SDK runtime. Your agent triggers the specific tool, and the result returns straight to your execution loop.

Granular Box permission control

Stop worrying about who sees what in your storage. The `create_collaboration` tool lets you assign roles like editor or viewer to specific users with a single function call. This MCP Server handles the handshake so your agent stays focused on the task. You define the logic, and the server executes the secure API request.

Search and audit files with OpenAI Agents SDK

Locate lost documents by passing queries to `search_content` instead of digging through the web interface. You get exact metadata back to confirm you have the right file. Use `get_file_info` to pull hashes and size data for your audit logs. It keeps your agent informed about the state of every document in your account.

Setup guide

Set up Box MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Box tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Box tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Box tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Box Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Box tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Box MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Install the necessary packages and point your agent to the Vinkius endpoint. You initialize the connection using the server parameters, allowing the agent to discover all ten Box tools automatically.

Vinkius manages the transport layer with strict isolation. Your credentials never touch the model directly, as the server acts as a secure intermediary between your environment and the storage provider.

Yes, just call `list_folder_items` with the appropriate ID. Using "0" targets your root directory, letting the agent traverse your folder tree programmatically.

The OpenAI Agents SDK provides built-in guardrails to catch errors before they propagate. You can trace every tool execution in the dashboard to see exactly what happened.

The server only touches the specific metadata you request, such as modification dates or parent folder IDs. Your private content remains encrypted, and the server never stores your files locally.

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