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Overview

box-mcp-server is a server application that allows developers to interact with Box's file storage services using a Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables functionalities such as searching and reading files stored in Box.

To use box-mcp-server, you need to set up a Box Developer Token and configure your environment accordingly. Follow the provided instructions to authenticate and run the server.

  • Search for files in Box storage - Read various file types including PDF and Word documents
  1. Integrating Box file storage into applications.
  2. Automating file management tasks.
  3. Developing custom applications that require file access from 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": {
    "hmk-box-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-hmk-box-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is a Developer Token?

A Developer Token is a temporary access token that allows you to authenticate your application with Box's API.

Can I use box-mcp-server without a Developer Token?

No, a Developer Token is required to authenticate and access Box services.

What file types can I read with box-mcp-server?

Currently, box-mcp-server supports reading PDF and Word files.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":1160,"uuid":"e97a86ea-d9ed-4ecd-828d-70b2c911ab46","name":"hmk_box-mcp-server","title":"box-mcp-server","description":"Mirror of","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","created_at":"2025-01-28T02:35:30.522Z","updated_at":"2025-02-23T07:20:27.418Z","status":"created","author_name":"MCP-Mirror","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","tags":"box-mcp-server,developer-tools,file-systems","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/MCP-Mirror/hmk_box-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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