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Category

Files & Storage

Transports

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Author

MCP-Mirror

About Box MCP Server

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#box-mcp-server#developer-tools#file-systems

Box MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hmk_box-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
        "node",
        "PATH_TO_YOUR_CLONED_REPO/dist/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Box MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is box-mcp-server?

box-mcp-server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates with Box’s cloud storage to search and read files. It is intended for developers using AI assistants like Claude to access Box content.

How to use box-mcp-server?

Configure the server in your Claude Desktop configuration by running npx box-mcp-server with the environment variable BOX_DEV_TOKEN set to a Box Developer Token. Obtain a developer token from a Box application created in the developer console.

Key features of box-mcp-server

  • Searches files stored in Box
  • Reads file content
  • Supports PDF documents
  • Supports Word documents
  • Authenticates via Box Developer Token only

Use cases of box-mcp-server

  • Allow an AI assistant to find and read files from Box
  • Query Box documents without manual downloads
  • Integrate Box content into agentic workflows

Frequently asked questions

1

What authentication does box-mcp-server support?

Currently, box-mcp-server only supports Box Developer Token authentication. You must set the `BOX_DEV_TOKEN` environment variable to a valid developer token.

2

What file types can box-mcp-server read?

The server explicitly supports reading PDF and Word files. Other file types are not confirmed.

3

What runtime dependencies are required?

Node.js v22 or higher, npm, and git are needed for development. Running the server only requires Node.js and the `box-mcp-server` package.

4

Does box-mcp-server support OAuth or service accounts?

No, only Developer Token authentication is documented.

5

Where does my data reside?

No information about data residency or storage is provided in the README.

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