Box MCP Server (Official)
Official Box MCP server enabling AI agents to interact with Box's content management platform — reading, uploading, searching, and organizing files and folders; managing permissions; and accessing Box's AI features.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
HTTPS enforced. JWT app authentication with scopes. FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS. Enterprise content management security.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
An agent needs to read, manage, or search enterprise documents stored in Box — particularly when using Box AI for document intelligence.
Avoid When
Your organization uses Google Drive or SharePoint — use those integrations instead.
Use Cases
- • Reading and analyzing documents stored in Box from knowledge agents
- • Searching Box content for relevant files using Box AI
- • Uploading agent-generated documents and reports to Box
- • Managing file permissions and sharing for collaboration agents
- • Using Box AI to extract insights from stored documents
Not For
- • Teams using Google Drive, Dropbox, or SharePoint for storage
- • Real-time collaborative document editing
- • Simple file hosting without enterprise governance needs
Interface
Authentication
Server-side authentication via JWT (app users) or Client Credentials Grant for agent use. OAuth 2.0 for user-delegated. Scopes control resource access.
Pricing
Enterprise features require paid plans. Box AI requires Enterprise Plus or above. MCP server is open source.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ JWT auth setup requires RSA key pair and Box app configuration — complex onboarding
- ⚠ App users vs actual users distinction — agents should use app users for automated workflows
- ⚠ File IDs are mandatory for all operations — must discover IDs before operating
- ⚠ Box AI requires Enterprise Plus license — verify plan before building AI features
- ⚠ Folder structure traversal requires recursive API calls
- ⚠ Webhook signatures for security — implement verification for inbound webhooks
Alternatives
Full Evaluation Report
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-06.