How do I connect my Box account to my AI client?

You need to provide a Developer Token or an OAuth Access Token from your Box Developer Console to the MCP. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start interacting with your Box files.

Which AI clients can use this Box MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I manage folder permissions with my agent?

Yes. You can use the create_collaboration capability to invite users to folders and assign them specific roles like editor or viewer.

Is it possible to search for files if I don't know the folder ID?

Yes. The search_content capability allows your agent to find files and folders across your entire account using keywords.

Can the AI delete files for me?

Yes. The MCP includes capabilities to delete individual files and entire folders, including recursive deletion for non-empty folders.

How do I find my Box Access Token?

Log in to the Box Developer Console, select your app, and generate a Developer Token or use the OAuth settings to obtain an Access Token.

Can I search for content via AI?

Yes! The search_content capability allows your agent to find files and folders across your entire account matching specific keywords.

How do I share a folder programmatically?

Use the create_collaboration capability and provide the folder ID, the recipient's email (login), and their assigned role (e.g., 'editor', 'viewer').

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Connect Box (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Control your enterprise cloud files through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Box.

01
Delete file
This capability removes a specific file from your Box account.
02
List folder items
Use this to see everything inside a specific folder, including the root directory.
03
Search content
This capability finds files and folders across your account when you don't have a specific ID.
04
Update file
Use this to change a file's name or its description.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Box.

05
Create collaboration
This capability invites new users to a folder with roles like editor or viewer.
06
Create folder
Use this to add a new folder to your Box directory.
07
Delete folder
This capability removes a folder, with an option to delete everything inside it too.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Box.

08
Get current user
Use this to check the identity and details of the authenticated Box user.
09
Get file info
This capability pulls metadata like file size, version history, and SHA1 hashes.
10
Get folder info
Use this to get details about a folder, such as who created it and when it was last modified.

Real work

What teams actually run

Rapid File Auditing

Ask your agent to check the modification dates and sizes of all files in a specific project folder.

Team Onboarding

Tell your agent to add a new team member to a specific folder with editor permissions.

Version Control

Verify if you are looking at the most recent version of a document by checking its metadata.

Directory Cleanup

Use the agent to find and delete outdated folders or files to keep your workspace organized.

Automate a task

Put Box to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Box works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Box to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

731ms average. Fast in production.

Box is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1133ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 561ms
Slowest day: 1133ms
14-day trend: Improving-21%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Box, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Box. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Box Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7DSkF3dFu6qSaY6k6rdnObjX4QMXhOSNClscXa5o/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Box capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7DSkF3dFu6qSaY6k6rdnObjX4QMXhOSNClscXa5o/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Box in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Box owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing large volumes of enterprise content who need to interact with their files without manual navigation.

01
Project Managers
They hand off the task of retrieving project files and managing team access to the agent.
02
Knowledge Workers
They use the agent to verify document versions and find internal resources.
03
IT and Admin Leads
They delegate file auditing and collaboration oversight to the AI.

FAQ

Questions Box owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Box account to my AI client?
You need to provide a Developer Token or an OAuth Access Token from your Box Developer Console to the MCP. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start interacting with your Box files.
02
Which AI clients can use this Box MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
03
Can I manage folder permissions with my agent?
Yes. You can use the create_collaboration capability to invite users to folders and assign them specific roles like editor or viewer.
04
Is it possible to search for files if I don't know the folder ID?
Yes. The search_content capability allows your agent to find files and folders across your entire account using keywords.
05
Can the AI delete files for me?
Yes. The MCP includes capabilities to delete individual files and entire folders, including recursive deletion for non-empty folders.
06
How do I find my Box Access Token?
Log in to the Box Developer Console, select your app, and generate a Developer Token or use the OAuth settings to obtain an Access Token.
07
Can I search for content via AI?
Yes! The search_content capability allows your agent to find files and folders across your entire account matching specific keywords.
08
How do I share a folder programmatically?
Use the create_collaboration capability and provide the folder ID, the recipient's email (login), and their assigned role (e.g., 'editor', 'viewer').

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Delete file

List folder items

Search content

Update file

05-07

Create collaboration

Create folder

Delete folder

08-10

Get current user

Get file info

Get folder info

What teams actually run

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Team Onboarding

Version Control

Directory Cleanup

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I connect my Box account to my AI client?

Which AI clients can use this Box MCP?

Can I manage folder permissions with my agent?

Is it possible to search for files if I don't know the folder ID?

Can the AI delete files for me?

How do I find my Box Access Token?

Can I search for content via AI?

How do I share a folder programmatically?

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