dbx-mcp-server

Name: dbx-mcp-server
Author: MCP-Mirror

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Repository

About dbx-mcp-server

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#dbx-mcp-server #dropbox-integration #mcp-server

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dbx": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/dbx-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DROPBOX_APP_KEY": "",
        "DROPBOX_APP_SECRET": "",
        "DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI": "",
        "TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is dbx-mcp-server?

dbx-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides integration with Dropbox, allowing MCP-compatible clients to interact with Dropbox through a set of file, search, and account tools. It is an independent, unofficial integration that works with Dropbox's public API.

How to use dbx-mcp-server?

Clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build, register a Dropbox app with required permissions, run npm run setup, then add the server to your MCP client settings using the command node with args ["/path/to/dbx-mcp-server/build/index.js"]. Set the required environment variables: DROPBOX_APP_KEY, DROPBOX_APP_SECRET, DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI, and TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY.

Key features of dbx-mcp-server

List, upload, and download files in Dropbox
Create, copy, move, and safely delete files and folders
Search files and folders by query
Generate sharing links for files or folders
Retrieve file metadata and account information

Use cases of dbx-mcp-server

Allow an LLM-based assistant to browse and retrieve files from Dropbox
Automate file organization, uploads, and deletions via natural language commands
Enable searching across Dropbox content without leaving the chat interface
Generate shareable links for collaboration directly through an MCP client

FAQ from dbx-mcp-server

Is dbx-mcp-server officially affiliated with Dropbox?

No, this project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dropbox. It is an independent integration using Dropbox's public API.

What authentication method does dbx-mcp-server use?

It uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE for secure authentication with Dropbox. Tokens are encrypted using the TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY environment variable.

What runtime and dependencies does dbx-mcp-server require?

It requires Node.js, is built with TypeScript and the Model Context Protocol SDK, and uses Dropbox SDK v10.34.0 and Dropbox API v2.

How do I configure my MCP client to use dbx-mcp-server?

Add an entry to your MCP settings file under mcpServers with command: "node" and args pointing to the built index.js file, for example ["/path/to/dbx-mcp-server/build/index.js"].