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pipStandardThe Box MCP server connects AI agents to enterprise content stored in Box. It provides tools for file management, metadata handling, and secure access to Box's API. Developers use it to build AI agents that can retrieve, update, and manage files and folders in Box, integrating enterprise content into AI workflows.
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Overview
The Box MCP server connects AI agents to enterprise content stored in Box. It provides tools for file management, metadata handling, and secure access to Box's API. Developers use it to build AI agents that can retrieve, update, and manage files and folders in Box, integrating enterprise content into AI workflows.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install mcp-server-box2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"box-community-mcp-server-box-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install mcp-server-box"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from box?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for box
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from box. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BOX_API_KEY | Yes | Your box API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in box?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in box"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in box with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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