Box MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 10 tools to Create Collaboration, Create Folder, Delete File, and more
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Box as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
Ask AI about this App Connector for AutoGen
The Box app connector for AutoGen is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="box_alternative_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Box. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Box MCP Server
Connect your Box account to any AI agent and take full control of your cloud content management and enterprise collaboration workflows through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Box tools. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Folder Orchestration — Navigate through your entire Box directory structure programmatically, listing folder items and retrieving high-fidelity metadata in real-time
- File Lifecycle Management — Access detailed information about individual files, including version history, size, and high-fidelity descriptions directly through your agent
- Collaboration Intelligence — Programmatically manage folder collaborations by inviting team members with specific roles (editor, viewer) to ensure perfectly coordinated access
- Search & Discovery — Use semantic keywords to search for specific files and folders across your entire Box account to maintain a perfectly coordinated digital library
- User Visibility — Retrieve complete profile information for the authenticated user and manage account-level metadata for instant operational reporting
The Box MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 10 Box tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Box through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning file-sharing, enterprise-content, cloud-governance, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Requires the folder ID, the user's email (login), and an assigned role (e.g., "editor", "viewer", "previewer"). Share a folder with a collaborator
Use parent ID "0" for the root folder. Create a new folder in Box
Delete a file from 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
Use this to verify the current identity. Retrieve current Box user details
Includes size, SHA1 hash, version information, and parent folder details. Get details and metadata for a file
Includes information about the parent folder, creator, and modified dates. Get details and metadata for a folder
Note: Use ID "0" for the root folder. List all items within a folder
Useful for discovering items when the IDs are unknown. Search for files and folders
Can be used to rename the file or update its description. Update file attributes and metadata
Connect Box to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Box into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
Explore tools
Why Use AutoGen with the Box MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Box through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Box tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Box tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Box tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Box tool responses in an isolated environment
Box + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Box MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Box while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Box, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Box data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Box responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Box in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Box immediately.
"List all items in my Box root folder."
"Search for files containing 'Invoice' in my Box account."
"Invite @user1 to folder '123' as an editor."
Troubleshooting Box MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Box to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Box + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Box MCP Server with AutoGen.