Integrate Box with Claude, Cursor, Chatbots & AI Agents MCP Server

Q: How do I find my Box Access Token?

Log in to the Box Developer Console, select your app, and generate a Developer Token or use the OAuth settings to obtain an Access Token.

Store, share, and collaborate on files securely with enterprise-grade cloud content management and governance controls.

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Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

Gemini

Windsurf

VS Code

JetBrains

Vercel

+ other MCP clients

create

Create collaboration on Box

Requires the folder ID, the user's email (login), and an assigned role (e.g., "editor", "viewer", "previewer"). Share a folder with a collaborator

create

Create folder on Box

Use parent ID "0" for the root folder. Create a new folder in Box

delete

Delete file on Box

Delete a file from Box

delete

Delete folder on Box

If the folder is not empty, you must set the recursive flag to true to delete all its contents. Delete a folder from Box

get

Get current user on Box

Use this to verify the current identity. Retrieve current Box user details

get

Get file info on Box

Includes size, SHA1 hash, version information, and parent folder details. Get details and metadata for a file

get

Get folder info on Box

Includes information about the parent folder, creator, and modified dates. Get details and metadata for a folder

list

List folder items on Box

Note: Use ID "0" for the root folder. List all items within a folder

Search content on Box

Useful for discovering items when the IDs are unknown. Search for files and folders

update

Update file on Box

Can be used to rename the file or update its description. Update file attributes and metadata

Security & Code Integrity Audit

Every tool in the Box MCP Server is continuously audited by the Vinkius Security Engine. We guarantee zero-trust payload isolation, strict data boundaries, and deterministic execution for enterprise-grade AI agents.

A+Score: 100

How Vinkius protects your data

Is there a risk of the AI "going crazy" and deleting important company data?

No. With Vinkius, the AI operates on "rails". It can only make the exact moves you authorized in the tool's settings. It cannot invent routes, access other networks in your company, or decide to delete random files. If the action isn't in the approved catalog, the attempt is blocked instantly.

Can I audit what my AI agents are doing with this integration?

Yes, Vinkius provides an immutable, HMAC-chained audit log. Every tool execution, payload, and response is tracked in real-time on your dashboard, giving you complete visibility into your agent's actions.

How do I find my Box Access Token?

Log in to the Box Developer Console, select your app, and generate a Developer Token or use the OAuth settings to obtain an Access Token.

What happens if the underlying API rate limits my agent?

Our edge infrastructure automatically handles backoffs, queueing, and throttling. If an AI agent sends too many erratic requests, Vinkius manages the rate limits gracefully, ensuring your backend doesn't crash.

Box Capabilities for AI Assistants

Connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor) with the Box MCP server to manage operations across the following domains.

ChatGPT file sharing Automation

Add file sharing functionality to your custom chatbots. The Box MCP handles the payload formatting required for ChatGPT and Claude to interface with industry titans endpoints.

Execute enterprise content Commands with AI

The Box toolkit translates Claude's commands into enterprise content operations. The MCP server ensures accurate delivery within the industry titans ecosystem.