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Dropbox MCP Server

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Files & Storage

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ngs

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Atsushi NAGASE

About Dropbox MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Dropbox integration, written in Go. This server allows AI assistants like Claude to interact with Dropbox through a standardized protocol.

#dropbox#mcp#ai-assistant

Dropbox MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dropbox": {
      "command": "dropbox-mcp",
      "env": {
        "DROPBOX_CLIENT_ID": "your_app_key_here",
        "DROPBOX_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_app_secret_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Dropbox?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates Dropbox with AI assistants (such as Claude). Written in Go, it provides standardized file operations, sharing, and version control through OAuth 2.0 authentication.

How to use Dropbox?

Install via Homebrew, Go install, pre‑built binary, or build from source. Create a Dropbox app with required scopes, set environment variables DROPBOX_CLIENT_ID and DROPBOX_CLIENT_SECRET in the Claude Desktop configuration, then authenticate using the dropbox_auth tool. The token is saved locally.

Key features of Dropbox

  • OAuth 2.0 authentication with browser‑based flow
  • Full file operations: list, search, download, upload, move, copy, delete
  • Folder management: create folders and navigate directories
  • Sharing: create, list, and revoke shared links
  • Version control: view revision history and restore previous versions
  • Automatic chunked upload for files over 150 MB

Use cases of Dropbox

  • List files and folders in a Dropbox root
  • Search for PDFs containing "invoice"
  • Upload a text file to a specific path
  • Create and manage shared links for photos
  • View and restore previous versions of a document

Frequently asked questions

1

How do I authenticate with Dropbox?

Use the `dropbox_auth` tool. Your browser opens to Dropbox's authorization page; after logging in and approving, the token is saved to `~/.dropbox-mcp/config.json`.

2

What are the prerequisites?

A Dropbox account, the Claude Desktop application, and Go 1.21 or higher (only needed if building from source).

3

Where is the configuration stored?

In `~/.dropbox-mcp/config.json`, containing client ID, client secret, access token, refresh token, and expiration time.

4

How do I fix authentication issues?

Ensure the redirect URI (`http://localhost:8080/callback`) is set in the Dropbox App Console, verify the client ID and secret are correct, or delete `~/.dropbox-mcp/config.json` and re‑authenticate.

5

Can I upload large files?

Yes. The server automatically uses chunked upload for files larger than 150 MB.

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