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Manage enterprise cloud content and files through natural conversation.

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Why people use Box

Box for Enterprise Content Management

This Connector lets you just ask for what you need. Your AI agent finds the file, tells you its size, and shows you the metadata in one go. You get your time back.

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What Vinkius changes

You get a conversational interface for your entire Box file system.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Finding expiring contracts

    A legal worker asks for all contracts expiring in 2026 and gets a list of files with their metadata.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Permission Audits

    An IT admin asks who can see the "Board Reports" folder to ensure only the right people have access.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Data Organization

    An ops lead asks the agent to create a new folder for "Q3 Projects" and move five specific files into it.

Complete set · 10capabilities

The complete Box capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Box.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Box.

  1. 01 Capability

    Create collaboration

    Requires the folder ID, the user's email (login), and an assigned role (e.g., "editor", "viewer", "previewer"). Share a folder with a collaborator

  2. 02 Capability

    Create folder

    Make a new folder in a specific location or the root. This lets you organize your storage on the fly.

  3. 03 Capability

    Delete folder

    If the folder is not empty, you must set the recursive flag to true to delete all its contents. Delete a folder from Box

  4. 04 Capability

    Get file info

    Get the metadata and details for a specific file. You can use this to see file stats and custom tags.

Capability set02 / 03

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Box.

  1. 05 Capability

    Search content

    Find files using text, extensions, or folder locations. This is your primary way to locate documents across the platform.

  2. 06 Capability

    Update file

    Can be used to rename the file or update its description. Update file attributes and metadata

  3. 07 Capability

    Get current user

    Use this to verify the current identity. Retrieve current Box user details

Capability set03 / 03

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Box.

  1. 08 Capability

    Delete file

    Delete a file from Box

  2. 09 Capability

    Get folder info

    Pull specific details about a folder's properties. Use this to check the basic status of a directory.

  3. 10 Capability

    List folder items

    See what's inside a folder including sizes and types. This helps you get an overview of your directory contents quickly.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Box to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Box from the conversation.

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Claude · Web + desktop

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sZxaYYdILkmNS9CsBbYAfqKO1qZRuv23U1H4ARTe/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Box, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Box for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Box can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for anyone who spends hours digging through cloud storage. It's for the legal team buried in contracts, IT admins managing permissions, and knowledge workers who need to find files fast without the UI headache.

01

Legal Counsel

Auditing file permissions and searching for specific contract clauses across large archives.

02

IT Administrator

Managing user groups and folder access across the whole company to ensure security compliance.

03

Operations Manager

Organizing large document libraries and updating metadata for better searchability across the team.

Build the capability set

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Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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01 10 capabilities

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02 9 capabilities

Fluxiom

Manage digital assets, organize with tags, and oversee collections via AI agents with Fluxiom DAM.

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03 8 capabilities

Files.com

Sync, share, and automate file workflows across teams with secure cloud storage that integrates with your existing capabilities.

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04 12 capabilities

Egnyte

Store and govern enterprise content with intelligent file management, access controls, and compliance monitoring across teams.

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05 10 capabilities

DropBox

Manage your DropBox files and folders. audit storage and sharing via AI.

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06 12 capabilities

Zoho WorkDrive

Manage files, folders, and team workspaces via Zoho WorkDrive directly from your AI agent.

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Before you connect

Questions about Box.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Box MCP to find specific files?

Yes, you can ask your agent to search for any file using keywords, file types, or specific folder locations. It finds the documents for you so you don't have to click through directories.

Does Box MCP let me see who can access my folders?

Yes, you can ask your agent to check the collaborators on any folder. It will provide a list of everyone who has access, which is great for security audits.

Can I create folders using the Box MCP?

Yes, you can tell your agent to create new folders in specific locations or at the root of your account to stay organized.

How do I manage users with Box MCP?

You can ask your agent to list the users in your enterprise account. This makes it easy to see who is part of your organization without opening admin panels.

Can I search for specific file types like PDFs?

Yes, the Connector supports filtering by file extensions. You can ask for all PDFs, Word docs, or Excel files in a specific folder.

Is Box MCP good for legal teams?

It's excellent for legal teams who need to perform rapid audits of permissions or find specific contracts buried in large archives.

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 capability uses Box's full-text search engine. It searches inside documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and PDFs.

Does it support metadata queries?

Yes. The query_metadata capability supports Box metadata queries using SQL-like syntax against metadata templates applied to files and 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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