Box MCP Server for Windsurf 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Box through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Box and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"box": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Box MCP Server
Connect your Box enterprise account to any AI agent and manage cloud content through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Box tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Files — Upload, download, search, and manage file metadata and permissions
- Folders — Navigate, create, and list folder contents with recursive traversal
- Search — Full-text search across all content with metadata filters
- Collaborations — Manage shared access, invitations, and permission levels
- Metadata — Apply and query custom metadata templates on files and folders
- Users — List enterprise users and manage group memberships
The Box MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Box to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Box MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Box
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Box, help me..." — 7 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Box MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Box through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Box + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Box MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Box and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Box tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Box and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Box data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Box MCP Tools for Windsurf (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Box to Windsurf via MCP:
create_folder
Default parent is root (ID "0"). Create a new folder
get_file_info
Get file details
get_folder_collaborations
List collaborators on a folder
get_folder_info
Get folder details
list_folder_items
Use folder ID "0" for the root. Returns names, sizes, types, and modified dates. List items in a Box folder
list_users
List enterprise users
search_content
Filter by file extensions (pdf,docx,xlsx) or ancestor folder. Searches inside documents. Search files and folders
Example Prompts for Box in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Box immediately.
"Search for all contracts expiring in Q2 2026."
"Who has access to the Board Reports folder?"
"List the 10 largest files in the Engineering folder."
Troubleshooting Box MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Box to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Box + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Box MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Box with your favorite client
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Connect Box to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.