How to Use the Box MCP in Cline
Let Cline search Box, create folders, and pull enterprise file context directly into your VS Code workspace.
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Connect Box MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Box to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline maps Box structures in VS Code
This Box MCP Server uses `list_folder_items` to let Cline read your cloud directory tree from root "0". Cline builds a local map of your assets to understand where to place generated assets or documentation. It queries `get_folder_info` to check modification dates and sizes. This keeps your editor workspace synchronized with the actual files stored in your cloud team drives.
Full-text search inside enterprise documents
The `search_content` tool performs deep text queries inside your cloud files directly from Cline. Cline finds technical specs inside PDFs or Excel sheets and uses them to write precise code. You can restrict searches to specific parent folders. This prevents Cline from scanning the wrong directories when looking for project-specific variables.
Folder provisioning and collaboration audits
This Box MCP Server handles directory generation via `create_folder` which places new folders in the root by default. Cline sets up these structures to organize build artifacts or export logs. It checks access permissions using `get_folder_collaborations` and matches them against your enterprise directory via `list_users`. This ensures your files are shared with the correct team members.
Set up Box MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
box-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Box refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"box-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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