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Dropbox MCP for AI Agents. Manage everything in your cloud storage, from links to folders.

Dropbox MCP connects your AI agent directly to your cloud storage. It lets you manage files and folders via natural conversation—no clicking, no navigating. You can list directory contents, search for specific documents by name, check exact usage limits, audit shared access permissions, and even create new links or folder structures without ever leaving the chat window.

Dropbox MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Dropbox MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Dropbox MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Dropbox MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Dropbox MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Dropbox MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Dropbox MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Dropbox MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Audit Storage Usage

Get precise metrics showing how much storage space you've used compared to your total allocation.

Discover Files and Folders

Search for content or list the entire contents of any specific directory path, including names, tags, and modification dates.

Manage Sharing Permissions

List all existing shared links or folders, and generate new public links for files or directories.

Inspect Object Metadata

Retrieve detailed technical data about any file or folder, including unique IDs, hashes, and precise byte sizes.

Organize Structure

Create new folders at specific paths or move/rename existing files and directories within Dropbox.

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What AI agents can do with Dropbox MCP: 12 Tools for File Management

These tools let your agent perform every necessary action in Dropbox, from listing folders to checking storage limits, all through natural language commands.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Get Space Usage

Retrieves the current byte usage metrics against your total cloud storage capacity.

Get Metadata

Fetches comprehensive technical data for any specific file or folder object.

List Folder

Lists the contents of a directory, showing names, tags (file/folder), sizes, and...

Search Files

Searches for files by name across your indexed representations.

List Shared Links

Generates a list of all existing public or restricted shared links you manage.

List Shared Folders

Lists the directories that have been explicitly designated as shared among users.

Get Account

Provides current account information, including user name, email, and account type details.

List Mountable Folders

Reveals shared folders that are available to be mounted by the system for...

Create Folder

Creates a new folder at any specified path within your cloud storage structure.

Move File

Moves or renames an existing file or folder to a new location.

Copy File

Duplicates an existing file or folder into a specified target location.

Create Shared Link

Generates and shares a public link for either a specific file or entire folder.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Dropbox MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Dropbox integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with Dropbox, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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The Headache of Cloud File Management Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway

Right now, managing your team's shared files means clicking through a labyrinth of folders. You open Dropbox, navigate to 'Department,' then 'Project Alpha,' and then you have to manually scroll through dozens of items just to find the correct file or verify who has access. If you need metadata on twenty different assets, you copy one link, click into another folder, repeat the process, and spend half your morning just auditing permissions instead of working.

With this MCP connected via Vinkius, that whole workflow disappears. Instead of clicking through folders to find a file or check usage, you simply ask the agent. You can tell it, 'What is the metadata for all files in Project Alpha?' and get the list instantly. It's like having an administrator who reads your mind and executes complex directory commands before you even finish your sentence.

Get Instant File Structure Control with Dropbox

Manual file operations are tedious: You have to select the source folder, then click 'Move,' choose the destination, and finally hit 'Enter.' If you need to rename a batch of files or copy an entire nested structure, it's a multi-step process requiring deep knowledge of the interface.

Now, simply tell your agent what needs to happen. You can ask it to `create_folder` at a specific path and then immediately follow up by asking it to `copy_file` from another location into that new structure. The entire organizational task runs end-to-end without you touching the web UI.

What your AI can actually do with this

Connecting your Dropbox account to an AI agent gives you full control over file management through conversation. Instead of manually clicking through folders and cross-referencing metadata, you just ask what you need. For example, if you need a list of all files tagged 'Q3' in the Marketing folder, or if you want to know which shared directory is governed by specific organizational permissions, your agent handles it instantly.

This level of deep file auditing is usually buried in complex admin consoles.

It lets you go beyond simple retrieval; you can audit who has access to a shared space, calculate how many bytes of storage are used versus the total capacity, and even create new folders or share links on the fly. Because Vinkius hosts this MCP, your agent gets instant access to all these operations in one place.

You control your cloud assets using natural language commands.

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Questions you might have

How do I check my total Dropbox storage usage with Dropbox MCP? +

You use the get_space_usage tool. Simply ask your agent to 'Show me my current cloud storage consumption.' It returns a direct metric comparing your used bytes to your total capacity.

Can I list all shared folders with Dropbox MCP? +

Yes, the list_shared_folders tool retrieves every folder that has been designated for sharing. This helps you audit who has access to specific team areas.

What is the difference between listing and searching in Dropbox MCP? +

Listing (using list_folder) shows everything currently in a specified folder, including names and tags. Searching (search_files) uses indexing to find files across your whole account based on keywords.

How do I get technical data about one file using Dropbox MCP? +

You use the get_metadata tool. This function goes beyond simple names, providing hashes, unique IDs, and exact byte sizes for deep auditing.

Does Dropbox MCP let me create folders at any path? +

Yes, you can use the create_folder tool to build complex directory structures. You just need to provide the full, desired file path in your prompt.