How to Use the Box MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list Box contents inside VS Code Copilot?

Use the listfolderitems tool. It displays everything in the root or a specific folder ID directly in your chat sidebar.

Q: Can my team use VS Code Copilot to delete Box files?

Your team can use deletefile if they have the proper permissions. It is a direct way to clean up project assets without a browser.

Q: What happens if I update a Box file via VS Code Copilot?

The updatefile tool modifies the metadata or name immediately. It is perfect for keeping your documentation updated as your code evolves.

Connect your Box account to VS Code Copilot for team collaboration.

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Manage team folders in VS Code Copilot

Automate your folder setup by using `create_folder` within your team's project. It allows you to build directory structures programmatically for every developer on the team. Since this configuration lives in your `.vscode/mcp.json`, everyone shares the same access. You ensure consistency across your entire engineering group.

Share access via VS Code Copilot

Grant folder access to teammates by calling `create_collaboration`. You specify the email and role, and your agent handles the rest. It removes the need for manual admin work. You stay in your editor and let the tools manage the permissions for you.

Retrieve folder metadata in VS Code Copilot

Get the full history of your project assets using `get_folder_info`. It returns creator details and modified dates to help you track changes. You can see who touched a file last without leaving VS Code. It provides the context your team needs to stay aligned.

Setup guide

Set up Box MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Box MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Box tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Box transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/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 VS Code Copilot

Use the `list_folder_items` tool. It displays everything in the root or a specific folder ID directly in your chat sidebar.

Your team can use `delete_file` if they have the proper permissions. It is a direct way to clean up project assets without a browser.

Yes. We use a zero-trust architecture. Your authentication is handled via a single token, ensuring your team's data stays isolated.

The `update_file` tool modifies the metadata or name immediately. It is perfect for keeping your documentation updated as your code evolves.

We only pass file metadata and folder structure identifiers to your agent. Your actual document content is never cached by the server.

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