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Box MCP Server

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Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that enables secure collaboration and storage of documents for businesses. Use it to enhance team productivity by managing documents and workflows efficiently.

13 tools
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SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for Box — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

Box

Box is cloud content management and file sharing. Folders, files, collections, collaborations, e-sign.

Data Model

  • Folders and Files are content. Collections are saved groupings. Resolve folder_id, file_id, and collection ids from directory reads.
  • Collection-scoped: Enumerate items in a collection. File-scoped: Collaborations, comments, tasks. Folder-scoped: Collaborations.
  • Events are audit log. Users are account users. Trash holds deleted items.
  • Sign: Sign requests and templates for e-signature workflows.
  • Hierarchy: folder_id or file_id for scoped operations.

Gotchas

  • IDs: folder_id, file_id, collection from paginated directory responses. Required for scoped operations.

Tools in this Server (13)

Box Fetch File Comments

Retrieve all comments related to a specified file by using its file ID. Use this for monitoring discussions and feedback on a shared file. Returns det...

Box List Collection Items

Retrieve items from a specific collection by providing a collection ID. Useful for accessing or reviewing the contents of a particular collection for ...

Box List Collections

List all the collections in your Box account to organize and categorize files effectively. Suitable for establishing collections as a part of content ...

Box List Events

Retrieve a chronological list of events in your Box account. Use this to monitor account activities or changes, such as file uploads or user invitatio...

Box List File Collaborations

Retrieve all collaboration records for a specific file using its file ID. This tool is essential for managing and reviewing access permissions and col...

Box List File Tasks

Fetch a list of tasks associated with a specific file in Box. Ideal for tracking actionable items or comments linked to file reviews or approvals. Ret...

Box List Folder Collaborations

Fetch a list of all collaborations on a specific folder by providing the folder ID. Use this to oversee and adjust sharing settings for different user...

Box List Folders

List all items within a specific root folder (folder ID 0) on Box. Use this endpoint for navigating directory structures and managing folder contents....

Box List Recent Items

Retrieve a list of your organization's most recent items in Box. Use this to quickly access recently modified files and folders for ongoing collaborat...

Box List Sign Request

Get all active sign requests from your Box account. This is useful for tracking the status of documents that have been sent out for signature. It retu...

Box List Sign Templates

Access a list of all e-signature templates within your Box account. Ideal for managing and automating document workflows that require signatures. It r...

Box List Trashed Items

Get a list of items currently in the trash for your Box account. Use this to manage deletions or recover accidentally deleted files and folders. Retur...

Box List Users

Retrieve a list of all users within your Box account. Use this to manage user access, roles, and permissions efficiently. Returns user details such as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Box MCP server?

Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service that enables secure collaboration and storage of documents for businesses. Use it to enhance team productivity by managing documents and workflows efficiently. It provides 13 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Box to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/box. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Box provide?

Box provides 13 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Box require?

Box uses One-click sign in. Box requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect Box to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/box

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol lets AI tools call external capabilities securely through a single URL. This bundle groups tools behind an MCP endpoint that many clients can use.

Use this bundle in 3 steps

  1. Copy the MCP URL above
  2. Open your AI tool and add a new MCP/connector
  3. Paste the URL and follow any auth prompts

Claude Desktop Users

Skip the manual setup! Use the .mcpb file format for one-click installation. Check the Claude Desktop tab for setup instructions.

Pick your tool tab for exact steps

Select ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or another tab for copy-paste config.

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Box MCP Server & Skill — 13 Tools