What is box-mcp-server?
box-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server that integrates with Box cloud storage, allowing AI assistants to search and read files stored in Box. It is built for developers who need to connect Claude or other MCP clients to their Box accounts.
How to use box-mcp-server?
Configure box-mcp-server using environment variables: set BOX_USER_ID and one of BOX_JWT_BASE64 (recommended), BOX_JWT_CONFIG_PATH, BOX_JWT, or BOX_DEV_TOKEN. For Claude Desktop, add a box entry to mcpServers with a npx box-mcp-server command and the required environment variables. Run npm install then npm run watch for development, or use the inspector with dotenv npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js.
Key features of box-mcp-server
- Search files in Box
- Read files (PDF and Word supported)
- JWT authentication for persistent access
- Developer token option for quick testing
- Simple environment variable configuration
- Works with Claude Desktop and MCP Inspector
Use cases of box-mcp-server
- Ask an AI assistant to find a file by name or keywords in Box
- Have the assistant read and summarize the contents of a Box document
- Automate document review workflows by connecting Box with MCP clients
- Prototype Box integrations quickly using a developer token
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