How do I install the Box MCP server?

You can install the Box MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find Box in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains. Note: This server requires OAuth authentication.

Which AI clients support the Box MCP server?

The Box MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure Box once and all your AI clients can use it.

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Box MCP Server

Community

Contributed by Box

Securely connect AI agents to your enterprise content in Box. Search files and folders, run Box AI, and manage content through Box's official hosted remote MCP server. Authenticates via OAuth in your browser, no local setup required.

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About the Box MCP Server

The Box MCP server is a remote (HTTP) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Securely connect AI agents to your enterprise content in Box. Search files and folders, run Box AI, and manage content through Box's official hosted remote MCP server. Authenticates via OAuth in your browser, no local setup required. This is a community-contributed MCP server by Box.

Install the Box MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. This server requires OAuth authentication — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

Transport Configuration

1234567{
  "type": "http",
  "url": "https://mcp.box.com",
  "metadata": {
    "inputs": []
  }
}

Details

TransportRemote (HTTP)

Hostingremote

Authoauth

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The Box MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install Box with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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