Bring File Sharing
to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Box to Vercel AI SDK and start using all 7 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Box MCP Server?
Connect your Box enterprise account to any AI agent and manage cloud content through natural conversation.
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
Who is this for?
- Operations — organize and search enterprise documents through chat
- Legal & Compliance — query files with retention policies and metadata
- IT Admins — manage user access and collaboration permissions
- Knowledge Workers — find and share content without navigating the Box UI
Built-in capabilities (7)
Default parent is root (ID "0"). Create a new folder
Get file details
List collaborators on a folder
Get folder details
Use folder ID "0" for the root. Returns names, sizes, types, and modified dates. List items in a Box folder
List enterprise users
Filter by file extensions (pdf,docx,xlsx) or ancestor folder. Searches inside documents. Search files and folders
Why Vercel AI SDK?
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Box tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 7 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
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TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
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Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same Box integration everywhere
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Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Box tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
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Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
Box in Vercel AI SDK
Why run Box with Vinkius?
The Box connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 7 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Box using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Box and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Box to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Box for Vercel AI SDK
Every request between Vercel AI SDK and Box is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
What authentication does Box use?
Box supports Client Credentials Grant (CCG) for server-to-server auth. Create a Custom App in the Box Developer Console, select 'Server Authentication (Client Credentials Grant)', and get the Client ID and Client Secret.
Can I search file contents?
Yes. The search_content tool uses Box's full-text search engine. It searches inside documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and PDFs.
Does it support metadata queries?
Yes. The query_metadata tool supports Box metadata queries using SQL-like syntax against metadata templates applied to files and folders.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
Import createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.
Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Yes. The AI SDK is fully edge-compatible. MCP connections work on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and similar runtimes.
Does it support streaming tool results?
Yes. The SDK provides streaming primitives like useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.
createMCPClient is not a function
Install: npm install @ai-sdk/mcp
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