box-mcp-server

A Box model context protocol server to search, read and access files

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Overview

box-mcp-server is a Box model context protocol server designed to search, read, and access files stored in Box.

To use box-mcp-server, you need to set up authentication using either a JSON Web Token (JWT) or a developer token. Configure your environment variables with the necessary credentials and run the server using Node.js.

Search for files in Box - Read files in various formats (PDF, Word) - Supports JWT and developer token authentication

Accessing and reading documents stored in Box.
Searching for specific files based on user queries.
Integrating file access capabilities into applications using Box.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect box-mcp-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-mcp-server-hmk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-box-mcp-server-hmk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-mcp-server-hmk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-box-mcp-server-hmk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-mcp-server-hmk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-box-mcp-server-hmk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "box-mcp-server-hmk": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-box-mcp-server-hmk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-mcp-server-hmk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-box-mcp-server-hmk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-mcp-server-hmk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-box-mcp-server-hmk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What types of files can be read?

Currently, box-mcp-server supports reading PDF and Word files.

How do I authenticate with box-mcp-server?

You can authenticate using a JSON Web Token (JWT) or a developer token. Follow the setup instructions in the documentation.

Is there a limit to the number of files I can search?

There is no specific limit, but performance may vary based on the number of files and the complexity of the search.

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