Dropbox Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage cloud files and shared links through natural conversation.
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Why people use Dropbox
Dropbox for Cloud Storage Organization
This Connector lets you stay in your chat and just ask for what you need. Your agent handles the navigation, finds the file, and gives you the answer immediately. You get your time back.
What Vinkius changes
You get a hands-free way to manage your cloud files through natural conversation.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding a specific invoice
A user asks to find all "invoice" files.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing folder access
A manager wants to see what folders are shared.
- Real-world use case 03
Organizing a new project
A user tells the agent to create a folder for a new project.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Dropbox capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Dropbox.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Dropbox.
- 01 Capability
List folder
Use list_folder to see everything inside a directory, including names, tags, and modification times. Use this to browse folder contents.
- 02 Capability
Get metadata
Use get_metadata to pull specific details like unique IDs, hashes, and sizes for any file or folder. Use this to get precise file information.
- 03 Capability
Search files
Use search_files to find files by name across your account using the V2 search system. Use this to locate documents quickly.
- 04 Capability
List shared links
Use list_shared_links to view a list of all your active public or restricted shared links. Use this to audit your shared content.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Dropbox.
- 05 Capability
List shared folders
Use list_shared_folders to see all folders shared with you or governed by organizational permissions. Use this to see your shared workspace.
- 06 Capability
Get space usage
Use get_space_usage to check how much storage you have left and see your total capacity. Use this to keep track of your cloud limits.
- 07 Capability
Get account
Use get_account to get your current account details like name, email, and account type. Use this to verify your identity.
- 08 Capability
List mountable folders
Use list_mountable_folders to identify which shared folders are available to be mounted to your workspace. Use this to find mountable shares.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Dropbox.
- 09 Capability
Create folder
Use create_folder to make a new folder at a specific path like /projects/assets. Use this to organize your directory structure.
- 10 Capability
Move file
Use move_file to rename or move files and folders to different directories. Use this to organize your files.
- 11 Capability
Create shared link
Use create_shared_link to generate a public link for a file or folder to share with others. Use this to share content instantly.
- 12 Capability
Copy file
Use copy_file to duplicate a file or folder to a new location. Use this to make backups or copies.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Dropbox to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Dropbox from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_so7dndqb2WUEaPikFVUtoQqdz94jTMhOngjDpIST/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Dropbox, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Dropbox for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_so7dndqb2WUEaPikFVUtoQqdz94jTMhOngjDpIST/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Dropbox URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Dropbox in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dropbox": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_so7dndqb2WUEaPikFVUtoQqdz94jTMhOngjDpIST/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Dropbox
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Dropbox, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dropbox": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_so7dndqb2WUEaPikFVUtoQqdz94jTMhOngjDpIST/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Dropbox
Ask Copilot: "Using Dropbox, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dropbox": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_so7dndqb2WUEaPikFVUtoQqdz94jTMhOngjDpIST/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Dropbox
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Dropbox, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dropbox": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_so7dndqb2WUEaPikFVUtoQqdz94jTMhOngjDpIST/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Dropbox
Ask Cline: "Using Dropbox, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add dropbox --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_so7dndqb2WUEaPikFVUtoQqdz94jTMhOngjDpIST/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Dropbox
Ask Claude: "Using Dropbox, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Dropbox can move forward.
This is for the person who lives in their files but hates the friction of manual navigation. It's for the person who needs to find information across multiple shared folders without getting lost in the click-depth.
Project Manager
Auditing permissions on shared folders to ensure the right people have access to sensitive project docs.
Knowledge Worker
Finding specific documents across a messy directory structure using natural language during a busy workday.
Developer
Verifying file metadata and storage paths for integration testing and debugging file storage flows.
Ops Specialist
Monitoring storage limits and managing unmounted shared spaces to keep the team's storage healthy.
When one Connector is not enough
Carry the request into a workflow.
Combine Dropbox with the systems that finish the task.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Dropbox connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Dropbox.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Dropbox MCP to find files?
Yes, you can ask your agent to search for any file by name. It scans your account and lists the matches so you don't have to dig through folders manually.
Does Dropbox MCP manage shared links?
Yes, it can list all your active shared links or create new ones for specific files. This makes sharing content with your team much faster.
Can I check my storage with Dropbox MCP?
Yes, your agent can tell you exactly how much space you're using and how much is left. It's a quick way to monitor your account limits.
How do I set up Dropbox MCP?
Just subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and provide your Dropbox Generated Access Token from your App Console. Once connected, your agent is ready to go.
Can I move folders using Dropbox MCP?
Yes, you can move or rename folders and files using natural language. Your agent handles the path changes for you automatically.
Does Dropbox MCP work with Claude or Cursor?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. You can start using it as soon as you connect your account.
Can my agent list files in a specific Dropbox folder?
Yes. Use the 'list_folder' capability. Provide the folder path (use an empty string for the root). The agent will return an array of items including names, types, and modification dates.
How do I find a file by its name through natural conversation?
Use the 'search_files' capability. Provide your query string, and the agent will execute a structural match against your indexed Dropbox files, returning the most relevant results.
Can I check how much storage space I have left via the agent?
Absolutely. The 'get_space_usage' capability retrieves your physical allocation blocks. It will show you exactly how many bytes are used versus your total account capacity.
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